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ELIZA D. KEITH, 
Grand President N. D. G. W. 



RHPORT OF Historical 

Landmarks Committee 

of the Native Daughters Golden West 




WRITTEN BY EUZA D. KEITH, CHAIRMAN 
HISTORICAL I.ANDMARKS COMMITTEE 



ACCEPTED BY THE GRAND PARIvOR, 1902 

REPRINTED FROM GRAND PARLOR PROCEEDINGS, 1902 



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INTRODUCTIO}^ TO REPORT OF HISTORIC LANDMARKS 

COMMITTEE. 

In presenting the report of the Historical Landmarks Com- 
mittee to the Grand Parlor, the chairman stated that with the 
permission of the Grand Parlor, she would omit Heading the 
circular issued by the Committee in April, 1902, also the list 
of books on California, or written by Californians, from the 
catalogue of ex-Chief of Police I. W. Lees, of San Francisco, 
but that the circular and the list, together with additional in- 
formation, received too late for insertion in the report, would 
be properly placed in the Proceedings. No objections being 
raised, the Grand President said "You may do so. Grand Vice- 
President Keith," hence the additions to the report. 

. HISTORY OF THE LANDMARKS MOVEMENT IN N. D. G. W. 

Because of a very generally expressed desire to know more 
about the landmarks movement in our Order, the Grand Secre- 
tary has sanctioned the insertion of the following quotations 
from the proceedings of previous Grand Parlors : 

In 1808, at Grand Parlor at Woodland, the following resolu- 
tion was submitted, and, on motion of Mrs. Ella Caminetti, was 
duly adopted: 

Resoh^ed, That this Grand Parlor, Native Daughters of the Golden 
West, advise Subordinate Parlors to constitute themselves local History 
and Landmark Clubs for the purpose of collecting California legends, 
historical facts, pictures, mementoes, preserving landmarks and other 
historical data of special interest to Californians. 

ELIZA D. KEITH, 
Alta Parlor No. 3. 
See Proceedings 1898, p. 115. 



In 1899, at the Grand Parlor at Stockton, under the Good of 
the Order program, prepared by the Past Grand Presidents for 
Thursday afternoon, Eliza D. Keith spoke on "Local Landmarks 
and History Clubs," introducing her subject with a reference to 
the resolution, introduced by herself at the last Grand Parlor, 
commending to the Native Daughters of the Golden West the 
work of collecting historical data of California and preserving 
the old landmarks. Miss Keith said the Society of Native 
Daughters of the Golden West stands alone in its fraternal, social 
and beneficial features. 

"In one way," she added, "these are but selfish considerations, 
insomuch as they refer only to ourselves. But we have a broader duty, 
one that embraces the good of the community, not only for the present 
time, but for the years to come. This easily falls into two broad lines — 
elevating the intelligence and increasing the happiness of those who are 
now with us and those who are to come. I have been deeply impressed 
with the grand opportunities possessed by the Native Daughters of the 
Golden West as educators and leaders in all that relates to our State. 

"No State has as interesting a history as California. I stood within 
the walls of La Rabida Convent, at the World's Fair— that convent 
whose original was the one in Spain to which Columbus went for asylum 
and "encouragement. As I stepped within those cloistered Avails I felt 
that I was once more upon the soil of California, for California bears 
upon her bosom the ornaments of a civilization that connects us with 
the old world— Spain, the influence of the Moors, and the thought of ages 
long since past. 

"I ask you, shall these monuments be allowed to decay? 

"Already associations have been formed to preserve these interest- 
ing monuments of the early occupation of California. In Los Angeles, 
there is a Local Landmarks and History Club, whose work has been to 
preserve the Missions of Southern California, notably San Juan Capis- 
trano. In San Jose, Carrie Stevens Walters, the well-known writer, is 
a moving spirit in a similar organization. 

"Shall we, as Native Daughters, not do our part to preserve other 
landmarks, to collect, classify and preserve data, legends, clippings, 
photos, traditions of California's history? It would seem to devolve 
upon the Native Daughters to take up this work with a view to con- 
tributing to the scope of the Chair of California History, which the 
Native Sons propose to establish at the University of California. 



"Let us throw our influence to preserve characteristic Californian 
names, such for instance, as the use of the word 'California poppy,' or 
its Castilian equivalent, 'copa de oro' or 'chalce de oro,' instead of the 
unpronounceable botanical name. 

"We should preserve historic places for memorials appropriate to 
the event. I ask you, is it appropriate that in that historic spot, 
Portsmouth Square, where the American flag was first raised in San 
Francisco, a memorial fountain should have been erected to Robert 
Louis Stevenson, who was not an American, nor in any way connected- 
with our history? Let us devote ourselves to the attempt, at least, to 
preserve such spots to their appropriate monument, tablet, or better yet, 
memorial trees. 

"I would that each session of the Grand Parlor be marked by the 
planting of a memorial tree. Indeed, I would broaden this suggestion 
to the effect that all Subordinate Parlors should plant a parlor tree. 
In Golden Gate Park there are commemorative trees planted by diflFerent 
societies, but I ask you if there be any tree in Golden Gate Park that 
bears the name of the Native Daughters of the Golden West ? Let us put 
one there. 

"Briefly, let us have an historian in each Parlor and have certain 
times for California days. Let us collect facts, poems, recitations re- 
lating to California and put them in the hands of every school teacher 
in the State, for they are training the youth of the State to be citizens. 
Let us make them broad-minded, loyal citizens." 

See Proceedings 1899, p. 166-167. 

1900 Grand Parlor at Jackson — No action taken. 

1901 Grand Parlor at Sacramento — The resolution, com- 
mitting the IST. D. G. W. to the Historical Landmarks movement, 
was introduced by Lilly 0. Eeichling, Belle W. Conrad, Eliza 
D. Keith. Unanimously adopted. See Proceedings 1901, p. 169. 

1902 Grand Parlor at San Francisco — Eeport of Historical 
Landmarks Committee received and resolutions from the com- 
mittee adopted. See Proceedings 1902, 



REPORT OF HISTORICAL LANDMARKS COMMITTEE. 
{Written hy Eliza D. Keith.) 

San Francisco, June 1, 1902. 

To the Officers and Members, Grand Parlor, N. D. G. W., San Francisco, 

California: 

Dear Sisters : It is with feelings of satisfaction and anticipation 
that your Committee on Historical Landmarks presents this, its first 
annual report. At the last session of the Grand Parlor, in Sacramento, 
1901, a resolution was passed, introduced by Lilly 0. Reichling of Ursula 
No. 1, relating to Historical Landmarks, and signed by P. G. P. 
Belle W. Conrad, and Eliza D. Keith of Alta Parlor, No. 3. The resolu- 
tion called for the appointment of a committee of three, to communicate 
with the Subordinate Parlors with a view to gaining information regard- 
ing California historical landmarks and relics, and to submit to the next 
Grand Parlor a plan for utilizing this information, and for taking steps 
to preserve such historic landmarks and relics. The resolution also 
expressed the desire of the Grand Parlor to co-operate with persons, 
and with societies engaged in historical research. It also invoked the 
aid of the press. 

Grand President Gett appointed the following, Eliza D. Keith of 
Alta, No. 3, Lilly O. Reichling of Ursula, No. 1, and Minnie M. Hilke, of 
Joaquin, No. 5, as the Committee, of which Eliza D. Keith was elected 
the Chairman. The Committee then prepared and sent out the following 
circular : 

CIRCULAR OF THE HISTORICAL LANDMARKS COMMITTEE. 

793 PINE ST., 

San Francisco. 

To the Officers and Members of Parlor, N. D. G. W. : 

Dear Sisters: In pursuance of resolutions adopted by the last 
Grand Parlor, the Committee appointed for that purpose respectfully 
seeks your co-operation in securing the information desired regarding 
landmarks and relics, tha',, because of their historical significance should 
be preserved in justice '/> the memory of those who wrought our early 
history and for the benefit of posterity; by way of suggestion the Com- 
mittee has formulated the following set of questions which you are most 
respectfully urged to answer as fully as possible: 

1. Is there any published or written history particularly pertain- 
ing to the city or the county in which you live? What is its authenti- 
city, authorship, nature and value as a historical document? 



2. Are there any persons in your locality who have written upon 
California, as a whole or in part? If so, give name and address; state 
what they have WTitten and also state where such productions are to he 
found, in book form or in magazines. 

3. Are there any residents of your county who may justly be con- 
sidered historical personages, that is, who in the early days helped to 
make or to form history? 

4. State as briefly as possible who they are and what they did. 

5. Are there in your county any historic landmarks 1 Do you know 
of any books, manuscripts or relics having historical value ? 

6. If there be landmarks, state whether they are natural features, 
or artificial. In case they are natural features, say whether they are 
trees, hills, or what; by whom now owned, what traditions cling to 
them, and on what authority; whether they can be preserved as land- 
marks, and give such other information as you can gather. If the land- 
marks be artificial, give the character of them, whether monuments, 
houses, churches, etc.; by whom owned, state of preservation, cost of 
acquisition, etc. 

If you know of relics, give the nature of them and their claim to be 
considered of historical significance, their ownership and their esti- 
mated values. 

7. Are there any Landmark Clubs in your locality? If so, please 
send name and address of secretary, also, forward any of such Club's 
circulars within reach. Add any remarks you choose, not covered by the 
above questions. 

Believing that the Order of the N. D. G. W. should possess through 
its Grand Parlor, a library containing every book bearing upon Califor- 
nia, the Committee asks your assistance in making a catalogue of such 
works, and in securing copies of such works for the collection. The 
Committee would esteem it a favor if you would acknowledge the re- 
ceipt of this circular and state what action your Parlor proposes to 
take in the matter. If you can give but one item in response to this 
appeal for information, be assured that it will be most welcome. Trust- 
ing that you will co-operate with the Committee, in carrying out the 
wishes of the Grand Parlor of 1901, we are. 

Sincerely and fraternally, 

ELIZA D. KEITH, Chairman. 
LILLY 0. REICHLING DYER, 
MINNIE W. HILKE, 
Historical Landmarks Committee. 



RESULTS WITHIN THE ORDER. 

Every Subordinate Parlor in the State received a copy of this cir- 
cular, at least, a copy was addressed and mailed to every Secretary on 
the list. Many of the Parlors have shown an active, intelligent interest 
in this work, sending in remarkably full, interesting and valuable re- 
ports, in answer to the queries of the circular. 

While it is true that some of our Parlors have contributed nothing 
to the reports herein contained, yet they courteously expressed them: 
selves as in sympathy with the cause, and promised to help all that they 
could. 

It is however, a matter of regret that other Parlors have not even 
acknowledged the receipt of the Committee's communication. But to 
those who have shown their interest in the work, and to those who have 
responded so conscientiously and so fully, the thanks of the Committee 
are hereby sincerely expressed. 

Each member of this Committee is animated by the conviction that 
this work should be carried on by the Native Daughters of the Golden 
West. We feel that our Order should claim the right, and make good 
the claim, to lead in this work of historical research, in the collection of 
historical data, in the preservation of historical landmarks, in the enter- 
prise of town improvement, in the inculcation of civic pride, and in the 
promotion of all the interests of our beloved State. 

We cannot but regret that these duties and privileges of loyal citi- 
zenship have first been taken up, advocated and advanced by organiza- 
tions other than our own. But it is a matter of pride to us that so many 
of our Native Daughters are to be found within these- societies, adding 
wisdom to their councils and strength to their action. 

We do not regret that these organizations have undertaken this 
work, only that we, the Native Daughters of the Golden West, had not 
been the first to institute it. But since others were before us in the 
field, let us rejoice that the results of their research, the inspiration of 
their enterprise, is not withheld from us. Let us be glad that we may 
profit by their experience, secure their co-operation, and that together 
we may gem California's brow with jewels. 

One of the first Parlors to send in a report was Buena Ventura, No. 
95, whose action in organizing a Native Daughter Improvement Club in 
May, 1901, antedated the introduction of the Landmarks resolution by 
about a month. Its experience under the able direction of P. G. P. C. 
B. Sifford, may inspire other Parlors to undertake this most effective 
form of practical work. By forming clubs of Parlor members, and incor- 
porating, the Native Daughters can hold property, transact business un- 
der the laws of the State, and receive bequests. 



It is understood that at Watsonville, Redwood City, and at Santa 
Rosa, Native Daughters are similarly engaged. But as no response has 
been received by your Committee to inquiries sent out in those direc- 
tions, no official report of their progress can be made. It is hoped that 
this omission may be supplied in the next annual report. 



RESPONSES FROM PARLORS. 

As already stated, some of the Parlors have not responded at all. 
The following have acknowledged receipt of circular and promised future 
aid: Amapola, No. 80, Sutter Creek; Dardanelle, No. 66, Sonora; Orinda, 
No. 56, San Francisco; Camelia, No. 41, Anderson; Los Pimientos, No. 
115, Santa Paula; Hanford, No. 64, Hanford; Visalia, No. 117, Visalia: 
Golden State, No. 50, San Francisco; Bonita, No. 10, Redwood. 

The following responded with information: Buena Ventura, No. 95, 
Ventura; Reina del Mar, No. 126, Santa Barbara; San Luisita, No. 108, 
San Luis Obispo; Santa Cruz, No. 26, Santa Cruz; Aleli, No. 102, Sa- 
linas; Alta, No. 3, San Francisco; Piedmont, No. 87, Oakland; Califia, 
No. 22, Sacramento; La Bandera, No. 110, Sacramento; Joaquin, No. 5, 
Stockton; Ramona, No. 21, Martinez; Princess, No. 84, Angel; Reichling, 
No. 97, Fortuna; Laurel, No. 6, Nevada City; Mariposa, No. 63, Mari- 
Posa; Yosemite, No. 83, San Francisco; Copa de Ora, No. 105, Hollister; 
Marquerite, No. 12, Placerville; Manzanita, No. 29, Grass Valley; La 
Esperanza, No. 24, Los Angeles. 

BUENA VENTURA, NO. 95, VENTURA. 

Landmarks — Mission of San Buena Ventura, ninth mission founded 
by Father Serra, in 1782, last one founded by him before his death. It 
was one of the most populous and prosperous of all the missions. It was 
visited by the British explorer, Vancouver, who wrote in glowing terms 
of the place, in 1793. Of all the orchards and gardens, and cultivated 
fields only the historic palms are left. 

Organized Effort to Preserve Landmarks — The Native Daughters' 
Improvement Club, of Ventura, membership limited to members of 
Buena Ventura Parlor, No. 95, N. D. G. W., objects: town improvement, 
advertising the town, and preserving historic landmarks. 

Founded May 25, 1901, by Cora B. McGonigle; incorporated Nov., 
1901. Pres. P. C. P. Cora B. Sifford. Already steps have been t iken to 
improve Main street, to plant trees along the principal avenue, and 
place boxes for the reception of rubbish. Bishop Montgomery gave the 
Club a plot of land on which stands one of the historic palms. Efforts 
have been made to buy the land on which the sister palm stands, but 



without success, the owner refusing to sell for any reasonable sum. The 
Native Daughters' Improvement Club are now engaged in parking the 
land. They have been energetic in raising funds, by holding bazaars 
takin'g charge of a store for one week, and receiving ten per cent of 
the sales, and by taking charge of the hall exhibits at the Ventura Fair. 
They have been indefatigable in the use of advertising postals. 

Within the Palm Tree Park is now being placed an old adobe build- 
ing recently given to the club. The tiles are over 125 years old. 

Relics — A fine collection of relics connected with early California 
history is part of the estate of the late Dr. C. L. Bard, brother of U. S. 
Senator Bard. This collection eventually will belong to the Society of 
Ventura County Pioneers. 

REIN A DEL MAR, NO. 126, SANTA BARBARA. 

Report quoted from a paper on Historical Landmarks by Antoinette 
Coutolenc — "Here is Santa Barbara, with the purple mountains on one 
side, and the calm blue ocean lying placidly at her feet. In close touch 
with the hill lies the peaceful Mission with its grey towers lifted up to 
catch the glowing sunlight and give it forth in joyful peals as the humble 
friars daily ring the sweet-toned bells." 

The advent of the friars at Santa Barbara found a small village 
governed by a chief, Yanonalit. The Indians were docile, helped mis- 
sionaries build the Mission of Santa Barbara which was established 
December 4, 178G, on festival of St. Barbara. During the wet season the 
Presidio, built in 1702, afforded them shelter. The present Mission was 
begun in 1815, and consecrated 1820. Around the Mission were two 
hundred and fifty adobe dwellings. The Indians were taught carpenter- 
ing, masonry, and became adepts in carding, weaving, and dyeing of 
blankets. 

The Mission of Santa Barbara is one of the best preserved of all 
the missions. In the vaults beneath the church repose the bodies of 
monks, and the little cemetery is crowded with those who once walked 
the corridors. The Mission garden is kept sacred from the intrusion of 
woman. The only ones in whose favor the ban was lifted, were the 
Princess Louis and the wife of President Harrison. The same courtesy 
was extended to the wife of President McKinley, but she was too ill lo 
avail herself of the gracious permission. 

Relics — The Mission abounds in antiquarian treasures, massive 
books of parchment, illuminated. There are also mortars and pestles 
made and used by the Indian converts, and many other relics which the 
good priests are always willing to show to visitors. The Missions of 
Santa Ynez and La Purisima Concepcion, also in Santa Barbara county, 
both suffered from the earthquake of 1812. 



Secular Historic Landmarks — In Santa Barbara are many old fam- 
ilies and old mansions pathetic in their decay. Among these tenantless 
and deserted ruins may be named "Casa de Aguirre," the material for 
which was brought in ships from New York. It was built after the 
style prevalent in old Spain, quadrangular in shape and later became 
headquarters for political meetings and was used as a barracks by First 
California Volunteers. Fremont was a passing guest. The "De la 
Guerra" house is another old family mansion. The streets of Santa 
Barbara are named after old Spanish dons, or Indian chiefs. 

Santa Ynez mountains are memorable for the fact that Fremont 
and his men passed over them on his way to Los Angeles from San 
Francisco. Fremont took possession of Santa Barbara. 

In the mountains are caves containing Indian relics, mortars, pestles, 
and arrow heads. There are immense rocks painted with hieroglyphics 
in crude figures. On mountain tops are remains of petrified animals, and 
shells. 

Juan de Mata Pico is an old Mexican yet alive, the connecting link 
between the old days and the present. 

Writers — Mrs. S. E. A. Higgins, booklet "La Casa de Aguirre." 
Father Juan Caballeria, history on Santa Barbara ; Mrs. Higgins and Dr. 
L. Yates are authority upon Santa Barbara history. 

SAN LUISITA PARLOR, NO. 108, SAN LUIS OBISPO. 

Historical Works — .History of San Luis Obispo County, by Myron 
T. Angel, 1883. Published by Pacific Press Publishing House, Oakland, 
CaL 

Local Writers — Myron Angel, Histories of San Luis Obispo County, 
and Los Angeles County. James Lynch of Lynch, History of San Luia 
Obispo County. 

Historical Personages — John M. Price, 92 years old, native of 
Bristol, England, a pioneer of San Luis Obispo County; Alcalde, County 
Judge and Supervisor. His signature to be found upon many of the old 
Spanish documents in the archives of San Luis Obispo County. Died 
this June, 

John J. Simmler, a pioneer of 1852, the first to hold position of 
postmaster under American rule. 

R. Pollard, a pioneer of 1852. 

James Cass, of Cayucos. 

James Lynch, of Lynch, one of the oldest pioneers of California. 

Landmarks — Missions at San Luis Obispo, Templeton and San 
Miguel. 



Old branch store erected by the Mission fathers on the Santa Mar- 
garita Ranch, fourteen miles from San Luis Obispo. 

Crumbling ruins of early residence of Governor Pacheco. 

Palm tree in rear of a saloon in San Luis Obispo, 125 years old. 
This spot was once the center of the Mission Garden. 

Near the county court house are still to be seen the earth works 
thrown up by General Fremont, the long ridges and trenches still dis- 
cernible, though covered with green sward. 



LOS ANGELES PAPvLOR, NO. 124, LOS ANGELES. 

Historical Works. — The first work of this kind which we can find 
was a sketch published in 1876 by three different authors, namely, J. J. 
Warren, Ben Hays and Dr. J. P. Widney. This work was called "Cen- 
tennial History," and was an authentic work, but poorly printed, and is 
now out of print. 

In 1880 Thompson and West published a work by J. Albert Nelson, 
which is good. In 1890 the "Garden of the World" was published by 
Lewis & Co. It is a history of Los Angeles County and very good. 
Another history was published in 1890, written by James Guinnit. It is 
a history of Los Angeles and vicinity also. In 1901 the Herald history, 
which had previously been published in their Sunday magazine, was 
published in book form and called "The Herald's History of Los Angeles," 
and is very good. Chas. F. Lummis has written several articles for Out 
West, Harper's and the Youth's Companion. His address is care of 
Out West. James Guinn has published in book form "Los Angeles and 
Vicinity" and "History of Southern California," also has written for the 
Overland Monthly and the Historical Society's Yearly. 

Historical Personages. — Colonel S. 0. Houghton, who was ad- 
jutant in the 1st N. Y. Regiment and Mrs. Houghton, survivors of the 
Donner party and Mrs. J. C. Fremont, widow of the Pathfinder, are res- 
idents of this city. 

The PRINCIPAL LANDMARKS are the San Gabriel Mission, owned by 
the Catholics and well preserved, the San Fernando Mission, in fair con- 
dition, thanks to the Landmarks Club, and the Plaza Catholic Church, 
owned by Catholics and erected in 1814, also in good condition. 

Natural Landmarks. — The spot where the Treaty of Cahuenga was 
signed which ended the war in California June 13, 1847. Two bills have 
been introduced in the Legislature, one in '98-'99 and one in 1900, 
asking for $1,000 to enclose a plot and erect tablet, but both bills failed. 
The owner, Mr. Lankershim, offered to give an acre of the land for this 



purpose. Battle ground of La Mesa and battlefield of Paso de Bartolo 
and Dead Man's Island, where the dead were buried from the Battle of 
Dominguez' Ranch, but which is fast disappearing into the sea. 

Relics. — Old cannons at Courthouse; Cornell collection of relics at 
the Chamber of Commerce, and the Historical Society's collection at 
Chamber of Commerce, and flag which was first brought to California". 

We have a flourishing Landmarks Club and have enclosed cutting 
pertaining to same. The corresponding secretary is Mrs. M. E. Stilson, 
812 Kensington Road, Los Angeles, Cal. 

SANTA CRUZ PARLOR, NO. 26, SANTA CRUZ. 

Historical Works — Elliott's History of Santa Cruz County, pub- 
lished in 1879, no copies obtainable. One may be seen in possession of 
Edwin Martin of Santa Cruz. 

Harrison's History of Santa Cruz County, published in 1892, obtain- 
able at Pacific Press Publishing Co., Oakland, $2.00; authentic. 

Local Writers — Edward Martin, 1873, "Pajaro Valley," published by 
Bancroft, San Francisco, $3.00, author's address, Cooper street, Santa 
Cruz. 

E. L. Williams, author of the following: 

No Monterey Mine, Sentinel, Sept. 26, 1889. 

A Century Ago, Sentinel, Jan. 4, 1889. 

An Old Silver Mine, Sentinel, Sept. 26, 1889. 

Origin of the name "Texas," Salinas Index, June 12, 1884. 

Casa Armes, Salinas Index, July 29, 1890. 

The Cuartel at Monterey, Sentinel, Feb. 22, 1890. 

Union Theater at Monterey (Feb. 11, 1850), Sentinel, May 27, 1899. 

Interesting Bit of History, Salinas Index, May 11, 1899. 

Who Discovered the First Gold, Penny Press, Dec. 13, 1897. 

Oldest Wooden House in California, Salinas Index, Oct. 12, 1899. 

Lower California, Salinas Index, July 29, 1900. 

Nonemclature of Early California, Salinas Index, July 13, 1901. 

Heirs of Jose Maria Sanchez, Salinas Index, Oct. 16, 1901. 

An Early Day Tragedy, Salinas Index, Feb. 15, 1902. 

Clock With a History, Sentinel, Dec. 27, 1893. 

Sandys Corners, Sentinel, Dec. 27, 1893. 

"A Peep Into the Past," being a series of articles, relating to the 
founding of the Branciforte Village, translated from the old archives, 
and dated from 1797. Bancroft quotes from these articles. Castro- 
ville Argus, July 7, 1867. 

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Mr. Williams, the author of these interesting and valuable papers, 
perhaps could furnish copies of the same. He should be communicated 
with at once, as he is a very old man. 

Persons of Note — Mrs. Frank Lewis, one of the Conner Party; her 
sister, Mrs. Virginia Murphy, also of Donner Party, reside in San Jose. 

Mrs. A. A. Hickock, widow of the first Alcalde. 

Elisha Anthony, preached the first Protestant sermon in California, 
and helped to organize the Methodist church. 

Relics — Two Mission books used by the Indians of early days, now 
in possession of Father McNamee of the Catholic Church. Also in rear 
of Catholic Church is a portion of tile-covered shed, which was a part of 
the old Mission. 

Landmarks — The greater part of the Big Basin, a magnificent body 
of timber, also the Big Trees at Felton, in one of which General Fremont 
and a body of soldiers camped for several months in the winter of 1848. 

Donner Party relics owned by Mrs. Frank Lewis. Baptismal font 
from original Carmel Mission, used by Father Junipero Serra in baptiz- 
ing the Indians, now in possession of Mrs. Katherine A. Wilkins, 115 
Ocean View avenue, East Santa Cruz (not for sale). An old pioneer 
badge designed and worn by Henry L. Ford, the originator of the Bear 
on the flag, owned by Mrs. Kate Cooper. Photos enclosed of two adobe 
dwellings and one log cabin remaining from early days. 

ALELI PARLOR, NO. 102, SALINAS, MONTEREY CO. 

Writers — Mrs. Kanaga, now writing up Salinas County. 

Landmarks in Monterey, Old Custom House, Colton Hall, wherein 
was held the first Constitutional Convention of California. The residence 
of the Mexican Governors. 

San Carlos Church and the Mission of San Carlos at Carmel, founded 
by Father Junipero Serra, restored by private effort, directed by Father 
Cassanova, the parish priest of Monterey, assisted by public-spirited citi- 
zens, prominent among which was the late Agnes Manning, a school 
teacher, and writer of note. 

The grave of Father Serra is within the Carmel Mission, and is 
marked by a mural tablet. 

In the church of San Carlos, in the town of Monterey, are many of 
the vestments and the sacred vessels used by Father Serra. 

Natural Features — Between Salinas County and San Benito County 
are the Palisades, a picturesque formation of rocks with natural caves 
and stream of water running through. 

Salinas boasts of possessing the largest sugar refinery in the world, 
owned by Glaus Spreckels. 



ALTA PARLOR, NO. 3, SAN FRANCISCO. 

Historical Works — Annals of San Francisco, and History of Cali- 
fornia, by Frank Soule, John H. Gihon and John Nisbet. Appleton, pub- 
lisher. 

Hittell's History of California. 

Bancroft's Native Races of the Pacific Coast. 

Rare Books and old MSS. in the Sutro Library. 

Private Collection of Capt. I. W. Lees, Works on California, and 
Works by Californians, finest on Coast; Files of Newspapers, public 
libraries. 

Historical Personages — Members of Society of California Pioneers, 
Association of Pioneer Women. 

Historical Landmarks — "The Plaza," Portsmouth Square; Mission 
Dolores, 1776; Russian Hill; Telegraph Hill; Pioneer Fountain, given 
to the city by ex-Mayor Phelan; Donohue Fountain; Lotta's Fountain; 
Pioneer Building, given by James Lick; Prayer Book Cross in Golden 
Gate Park, Lone Mountain; Lick Bronze Statuary, City Hall avenue. 

Relics — Museum at Golden Gate Park, Bardwell collection of early 
days, etc. 

The museum of the Society of California Pioneers. 

Mission Dolores — Missionaries in 1769 in traveling from Lower Cal- 
ifornia to plant a Mission at Monterey, happened to take a more easterly 
course than was intended. The expedition thereby passed Monterey and 
finally reached the bay and harbor now called San Francisco, so named 
by Father Serra in honor of the patron saint of his Order. Here the 
missionaries set up the usual cross, taking formal possession. They then 
returned to San Diego. The Mission itself was founded in 1776 by mis- 
sionaries from Monterey. The lack of organ or other instruments was 
supplied by discharge of fire-arms by soldiers of the Presidio. This 
mission was named Dolores in commemoration of the suffering of the 
Virgin. The mission buildings were raised upon a small and fertile 
plain, situated among vine clad hills, a little more than a mile from the 
shore and about two miles from the center of San Francisco. Several 
rivulets of clear sweet water met near the spot, forming Mission creek 
which emptied into the Bay of San Francisco. 

The Mission saw its greatest prosperity before 1824. After that 
the decree of secularization passed and enforced by the Mexican govern- 
ment, the power and the property of the Mission waned. The most dis- 
astrous years were from 1840 to 1845. 

Mission Dolores Church is in excellent repair, and possesses an ad- 
ditional interest because of the little cemetery connected with the church, 

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where not a few of the notables of early San Francisco days lie buried. 
Casey, who was hanged by the Vigilante Committee for killing James 
King -of Williams, sleeps his last sleep under the protecting shade of the 
old church. Louis Arguello, one of the Governors of California before 
American occupation, also lies in the little churchyard. 

The portion of San Francisco radiating on all sidf" from Mission 
Dolores as a center has always been known as "The Mission." 

Landmarks Clubs — The California Historic Landmarks League, J. 
R. Knowland, President; L. B. Powers, Secretary. 

The Civic section of the California Club engaged in saving Telegraph 
Hill from being cut down and carried away by contractors. 

The forestry section of the California Club, trying to save our foi*- 
ests and to disseminate information how forests may be preserved and 
yet be a source of revenue to a commonwealth. 

Although not in San Francisco, Mt. Tamalpais is in one sense a 
landmark of the metropolis, since it was to the stately head of the 
mountain that old Californians turned their gaze for a weather pro- 
phecy. As long as the summit stood out in relief against the sky, clear 
weather was presaged, but when the soft, fleecy clouds or the moving 
mist enwrapped old Tamalpais, rain was sure to follow. It is now 
the objective point of thousands of sightseers every year, and the fol- 
lowing facts will be read with interest. 

Mt. Tamalpais, Marin county, California, is fast becoming one of 
the most popular and eagerly sought resorts in America, situated with- 
in easy distance of San Francisco just north of the entrance to the 
Golden Gate. It commands a view which is unsurpassed from any other 
mountain peak in the world. Although but about half a mile in height 
(2592 feet) a trip to the summit of Mt. Tamalpais over its world re- 
nowned railway with its marvel of engineering ingenuity, is an hour's 
ride which affords a never-to-be-forgotten panorama of mountain scenery, 
ever picturesque, ever new, ever changing. Through forests of Cali- 
fornia redwoods {Sequoia Sempervirens) , oaks, laurel and madronas. 

The name '•Tamalpais" is of an interesting origin. Years before the 
discovery of gold in California, the peninsula north of the Golden Gate 
was inhabited by a tribe of Indians known as the "Tamals," and "Pais" 
being Spanish for country, hence the word "Tamalpais." 

The trip to Mt. Tamalpais may be said to begin at the Union Ferry 
Depot, foot of Market street, San Francisco, for from there starts the 
ferry to Sausalito, taking a northwesterly course, running close to the 
wharves and shipping of San Francisco, at the same time affording one 
an excellent view of the many points of interest about the bay. Tele- 



graph Hill, with its houses clinging to the edge of precipitous cliffs, 
Fort Mason and the Presidio, with its military aspect, the magnificent 
Golden Gate, the Berkeley shore, Alcatraz Island with its prisons and 
fortifications, Angel Island wath its military post, Lime Point, with its 
fog station and the Government reservations to the right, and a hundred 
other points of interest can be seen. 

The mountain features are wonderful. To the south we overlook 
the mountains of the Santa Cruz range, and behold dark Loma Prieta 
fifty odd miles away, and Alt. Hamilton with its Lick Observatory. 

The gray, volcanic cone of Mt. St. Helena lifts its graceful summit 
to view, and the huge basaltic cliffs that flank it on the right are easily 
discernible fifty-six miles away, while at our feet is beautiful Lagunitas, 
the water supply of San Rafael; San Anselmo with its theological col- 
leges of gray stone, and San Rafael resting gracefully on a broad slope. 

VISALIA PARLOR, NO. 117, VISALIA. 

Historical Works — Central California, by T. A. Cooper, Lewis Pub. 
Co., Chicago, 1890. Official Atlas and Map of Tulare County, Thos. H. 
Thompson, of Tulare, 1892. History of Tulare County, Myron Angel. 
Business Directory and Historical and Descriptive Handbook of Tulare 
County, by A. J. Pillsbury, Tulare. History of Tulare County, by Stephen 
Barton, Kerne County, published in Visalia Iron Age, and Visalia Delta, 
in 1876, later in Tulare, covered period to about 1870. Blue River Indian 
War, Overland Monthly, Jan., 1884, by Geo. W. Stewart, Visalia, Cal. 

Prominent Settlers — S. C. Brown, prominent attorney. 
John Cutler, Sr., one of the first judges in Tulare. 
Dr. S. C. George, of Porterville, Tulare County. 
Dr. W. F. Cartmill, of Tulare County, one of the first persons to 
make the trip up the Klamath River, 1852. 

Landmarks — General Sherman tree, in the Giant Forest, the largest 
living Sequoia. 

Homer's Nose, a noted rock in the mountains near the south fork of 
the Kaweah, stated by Kaweah Indians to be the place where their 
tribe originated. 

COPA DE ORO PARLOR, NO. 105, HOLLISTER. 
Historical Writings — Booklet on Mission of San Juan Bautista. 
Historical Personages — John Breen of San Juan, member of the 
Donner Party. 

Landmarks — ^Mission of San Juan Bautista. 
Fremont's Peak, where American flag was first unfurled. 

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PIEDMONT PARLOR, NO. 87, OAKLAND. 

History of Alameda County, first settled by old Spanish familic, 
the Galindos, Peraltas, Castroa. 

Not long since an old man was found dead on the Oakland mud 
flats, and was buried in the Potter's field. Piedmont Parlor earnestly 
asks "Should not those who have profited through his impoverishment 
raise a monument to one who always claimed that he had been defrauded 
of his rightful heritage?" 

Writers of note claimed by Oakland — Miss Ina D. Coolbrith, Joaquin 
Miller, Bret Harte, early in the 70's was Professor of Recent Literature 
in State University, "The Heathen Chinee," as he first wrote it, now 
hangs in the University Library walls. 

Relics — Indian mounds, now all removed, except at Shell Mound 
Park Indian settlement, remains in hills just outside of Berkeley, a few 
Indian caves. Important archeological discoveries now being made by 
scientists in this locality. 

Landmarks — Old pear tree, over 100 years old, planted by early 
Spanish residents. 

Grizzly Peak in Berkeley. 

Regarding Preservation of Landmarks, suggest that N. D. G. W. ap- 
peal to City Council not to cut down oaks in Oakland, and appeal to 
Regents of State University to post notices requesting people not to up- 
root the wild flowers already almost eradicated from fields where once 
they bloomed in wild profusion. 

Call upon Native Daughters to protect the flowers that yet remain. 



CALIFIA NO. 22, SACRAMENTO. 

Historical Works — State Library contains historical works relating 
to California. California Blue Book contains historical article by Win- 
field J. Davis on the State Capital of California, giving an interesting 
account of the different places that once held the honor, and how tlie 
capital finally came to Sacramento. The same author has also written 
a complete history of the great Seal of State, also to be found within the 
California Blue Book. 

Historical Personages. — In Sacramento, city and county, reside 
members of the California Pioneer Association, also members of the 
"Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers of California." 

Ex-Senator Wm. Johnston, Courtland, Sacramento, historical au- 
thority. 



Landmarks — Sutter's Fort is in fine state of preservation, bought 
by Native Sons through State assistance, given to State, now in charge 
of Trustees appointed by the Governor; they are Native Sons. It ia 
used as a museum, and contains many relics of historical value. Regard- 
ing the use of Sutter's Fort as a museum the following letter will be of 
interest: 

Sacramento, Cal., May 26, 1892. 
Eliza D. Keith, 

Grand Vice-President, N. D. G. W., 
793 Pine St., San Francisco, Cal. 

Dear Miss Keith: Your favor of May 20th, relative to Sutter's 
Fort, at hand. The trustees of Sutter's Fort have established a museum 
at the Fort for California relics, and are prepared to receive and care 
for all donations of relics that may be placed in their keeping. All relics 
so far received have been generously contributed by friends interested 
in the pioneer history of our State. A catalogue is kept of all relics 
received, each article is numbered, its history recorded, and the name of 
giver shown. 

The trustees would gladly give space in the Fort to any article con- 
tributed by your committee and see that due is given therefore. 
Very respectfully, 

FRANK D. RYAN. 

From J. J. Lermen, the Native Son interested in the restoration of 
the old Custom House at Monterey, the Historical Landmarks Commit- 
tee received practically the same assurance as to the reception of relics 
at the Custom House museum. 

LA BANDERA, NO. 110, SACRAMENTO. 

Historical Works — History of Sacramento, J. F. Morae, M. D., pub- 
lished in 1854, in Sacramento directory for 1853-54, now in State Li- 
brary. 

Illustrated history of Sacramento City, by Morse, only copy in State 
Library. 

History of Sacramento, by Hon. W. J. Davis, published by Thomp- 
son, West Oakland, 1880, State Library. 

History of Sacramento County, by Hon. W. J. Davis, published in 
Chicago, 1890. 

Local Writers — Hon. Winifield J. Davis, 1713 G street, Sacramento 
Historical portion of California Blue Book. 

History of Sacramento County, by Hon. W. J. Davis, historical po- 
tion of California Blue Book. 

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History of Political Conventions in California, 1849 to 1892, now in 
State Library. 

Erlewine, History of Sacramento Public Schools. 

Literary remains of John Bidwell, pioneer of 1844, in possession of 
his widow. 

Newspaper articles published in Record-Union, Bee, S. F. Call. In 
State Library there are files of newspapers dating from those first 
printed to present time. 

Historical Personages — Judge J. H. McKinney, prominent in early 
California political history. 

Moses M. Drew, active in civic affairs since arrival in 1851. 

H. M. La Rue, pioneer, and a political leader. 

Members of the Sacramento Society of California Pioneers. 

Landmarks and Buildings of Note — Crocker Art Gallery, Sutter's 
Fort. The old State capital built in 1854-69, now a Court House on 7th 
and I streets. 

Relics — Many relics now in Pioneer Hall, Sacramento, books and 
manuscripts, a scrap book of writing of Dr. A. S. Taylor, an early writer 
on California history. 

Saw used by Marshall at Sutter's Mill, early mining implements, 
and personal belongings of Sutter, Marshall, and other pioneers. 

Large private library owned by J. M. Davis. 



JOAQUIN PARLOR, NO. 5, STOCKTON. 

Historical Works — History of the City of Stockton, by George 
Henry Tinkham, in city library. History of San Joaquin County, by Col. 
F. J. Gilbert. History of Three Centuries in California, 1521-1898, still 
in MS; author, Geo. H. Tinkham. 

Historical Personages — Charles David M. Weber, native of Hamburg, 
Dept. of Mont. Tonnere under the Emperor Napoleon I; arrived at New 
Orleans 1836; came to California in 1841. In August, 1850, the city of 
Stockton was called into existence, and on August 28, 1850, Chas. D. 
Weber deeded all the streets, channels and public squares, seventeen in 
number, to the city. He also gave the sites for some of our churches. He 
was a man of industry and perseverance and achieved a grand success. 



RAMONA PARLOR, NO. 21, MARTINEZ. 

Historical Personages and Writers — John Muir, resident of Mar- 
tinez, History of Contra Costa County, in the Public Library. 

Landmarks — Mt. Diablo. 



PRINCESS PARLOR, NO. 84, ANGELS. 

Historical Personages — Mr. Hutchins of Yosemite Valley fame, now 
located at Big Trees. 

Landmarks — The Big Trees Grove, now owned by Whitesides* lum- 
bermen, agitation suggested towards Government ownership. Murphy's 
Cave, owned by Mrs. M. Mercer, a Native Daughter. 

Yosemite, Mariposa County. 

Although no Parlor has chosen to claim nature's wonderland as s 
local landmark, yet this report would be incomplete without some refer- 
ence to the world-famed Yosemite, therefore the following description 
has been incorporated in these pages: 

Yosemite, in the Indian language, means Large Grizzly Bear. 

The Valley was discovered by the whites in 1851. Indians were in 
the habit of stealing horses and cattle from the ranches on the plains 
below and making their boast that they had a place in the mountains 
where the white man could not find them. In 1851 an expedition, headed 
by Captain Boling, was organized to pursue them, and followed them to 
this wonderful chasm. There are several theories as to the formation 
of the Valley. Some scientists believe that it was sculptured by glacial 
action; others that it was wrought by the force of upheaval. 

The floor of the Valley is 4,000 feet above sea level. 

The mountains surrounding the Valley are from 8,000 to 10,000 feet 
above sea level. 

The stage trip begins at Raymond. 

The horses are selected and thoroughly tried before they are accepted 
for this service. 

The roads are kept in excellent condition, and approach the Valley 
from Inspiration Point and Glacier Point. 

All paintings and photographs are taken from the Inspiration Point 
side of the Valley. 



Wawona, home of the world-renowned Big Trees, situated 26 miles 
from the Yosemite Valley, is the finest summer resort in the world. The 
word Wawona is the Indian name for Big Tree. Wawona is a wonder- 
land in itself, and second only to the Yosemite Valley. Its rugged 
mountains, domes, waterfalls and Big Trees make it a delightful summer 
resort. Among the many points of interest to be visited are: The 
Mariposa Big Tree Grove, Wawona Point, Signal Peak, Chilnualna Falls, 
Mt. Kaymond, Sugar Pine Mill, Glacial Lakes, Stella Lake, Wawona 
Springs, The Grotto, Meadow Drive, Fish Hatchery and Hill's Studio. 
The Mariposa Big Tree Grove and Wawona Point, a distance of 8 miles 
from Wawona, can be taken by stage in one trip. The grove is in two 
divisions — the upper and lower groves. There are about 600 trees in 
both. The lower grove is the first one to be reached, and the principal 
trees found in this section are the Three Sentinels, the Fallen Monarch, 
the California — one of the trees the stage passes through — the famous 
old Grizzly Giant and the Faithful Couple. In the upper grove will be 
found many fine specimens of immense trees. Among the most noted is 
the Wawona, through which the stage passes. 

Signal Peak. 

In sight of Wawona is this noted Indian Signal Station. It is a 
drive of 9 miles through the primeval forest to an elevation of 7,600 feet. 
The greatest writers of the day speak of this view as the grandest pano- 
rama in the world. The view is unobstructed for 200 miles around. In 
the middle distance, to the eastward, lies the great Yosemite, a cradle 
among the mighty snow-clad peaks of the Sierras. Northward and 
southward the highest peaks of the Sierras can be seen, and to the west 
lie the plains of the San Joaquin, stretching to the far-distant Coast 
Range. On a clear day can be seen Mt. Whitney, the highest mountain 
in the United States — 15,000 feet^Mt. Diablo, in tlie Coast Range, and 
the Pacific Ocean. The sublimity of the surroundings, once seen, will 
never be forgotten. 

The studio of Thomas Hill, the famous landscape painter, celebrated 
for his paintings of the Yosemite Valley and Pacific Coast scenery, is 
aL Wawona. 

Fish Hatchery. 

The Wawona Fish Hatchery is a delightful walk of three-quarters of 
a mile from Wawona Hotel, and visitors will find the operation of hatch- 
ing the eggs very interesting. Five hundred thousand eggs are hatched 
yearly and the fry planted in the various lakes and streams in the 
vicinity of Wawona. 



The regular stage leaves Raymond in the morning, stops at Ah- 
wahnee for lunch, and arrives at Wawona in the evening. Leaves Wa- 
wona in the morning, arriving at inspiration Point at 11 a. m. (5,248 
feet). All the great paintings of the Yosemite are made from this point, 
from which can be seen, to the right, the Cathedral Group, over which 
tumbles the Bridal Veil Falls. Beyond Sentinel Dome, and in the back- 
ground, Clouds' Rest and Half Dome loom up in the distance. On the 
left is El Capitan, a sheer mass of granite, three-quarters of a mile high 
above the floor of the Valley. The Three Brothers come next, and still 
farther, the Royal Arches and Washington's Column. 

Among the principal points of the Valley are Eagle Peak, Clouds' 
Rest, Vernal and Nevada Falls, Glacier Point and Mirror Lake. 

Glacier Point. 

This point towers 3,300 feet vertically ' from the floor of the Vallty 
and is the most noted point in the Yosemite. From it can be seen th« 
highest snow-capped mountains of the Sierras and an entire view of the 
Yosemite and its surroundings. A splendid stage road has been con- 
structed over Glacier Meadows, from Wawona to Glacier Poinft. By this 
route some of the grandest views are obtained. These are: Washburn 
Point, view of the Vernal and Nevada Falls, Little Yosemite, and, still 
farther off in the distance, the great Syle group of mountains and 
glaciers. This stage road passes within 300 yards of the Sentinel Dome, 
9,000 feet, commanding an extensive view of the Yosemite and vicinity. 
To this wonderful point pilgrimages are made from the Valley on horse- 
back. Nothing grander on earth can be imagined than the sunset and 
sunrise from Glacier Point, and on this account many travelers stop here 
several days. 

At the foot of Yosemite Falls an Ideal Camp has been opened under 
the same management as the Sentinel Hotel. The Camp is in charge of 
Galen Clark, the discoverer of the Mariposa Big Tree Grove, and one ot 
the first white men to enter the Yosemite Valley. Mr. Clark is probably 
more familiar with Yosemite than any other living exponent, and con- 
sequently makes a very interesting host at the camp fire in the evening. 

These facts are presented through the courtesy of Mr. A. H. Wash- 
burn of the Yosemite Stage and Turnpike Co., 613 Market street, San 
Francisco. 

REICHLING PARLOR, NO. 97, FORTUNA. 

Pioneers — Wm. Dobbins of Rohnerville, California; L. C. Beckweth 
of Hydesville, Cal. ; took part in Indian war of early days. 

Relics — Collections of Indian relics, owned by Mrs. R. F. Herrick 
of Eureka; fine collection. 



MARGUERITE PARLOR, NO. 12, PLACERVILLE. 

Relics — Collected by the Parlor, ready for shipment, to any point 
designated by Grand Parlor; asks who will pay expressage. Phitographs 
of Placerville in the early days may be obtained at small expense. 

Landmarks — Monuments; Marshall's Monument. 



LAUREL PARLOR, NO. 6, NEVADA CITY. 

Historical Works — Bean's History and Directory of Nevada County; 
valuable history of pioneer days. History of the Donner Party, by C. F. 
McGIashan of Truckee. 

Historic Landmark — Donner Lake. Photograph can be obtained il- 
lustrating the method of placer mining in early days. 

Relics — Printer's stick used in setting type for the first newspaper 
published in Monterey, now in possession of I. J. Rolfe of Nevada City. 

MANZANITA PARLOR, NO. 29, GRASS VALLEY. 

Historical Works. — Nevada County Directory, published by Brown 
&, Dallison, 1856; Grass Valley Directory, published by Wm. S. Byrne, 
1865; Bean's Directory, 1867; History of Nevada County, Thompson A 
West, 1880; History of Donner Party, C. F. McGIashan, 1879; Souvenir 
of Grass Valley Mines; Old Block's Sketch Book, published by James 
Anthony & Co., Sacramento ; illustrated by Nahl, the Cruikshank of Cali- 
fornia. 

Writers. — One now living here, Mrs. Foote; A. Delano (known as 
Old Block), Books and Magazines; Mrs. Jane Bruner, Book, "Free Pris- 
oners;" Mrs. Mary Hallack Foote, present address, North Star Mine; the 
famous and well-known authoress. 

Historical Personages. — There are several old residents. One, 
Mr. B. F. Taylor, who came in 1848, named the Buena Vista Ranch and 
district, who met the Donner Relief Party on old Emigrant Road and 
camped with them. Mr. Taylor has lately had a photograph taken of 
the place where they camped. 

Historical Landmarks. — The place or rock where Donner Relief 
Party camped; Banner Mountain, on the top of which has been placed 
a dial by Senator E. M. Prestion, with list of names of all visible towns, 
mountains, peaks, etc.; one of finest views in California; Donner Lake 
and famous Donner Party Camp; the Congregational Church, dedicated 
October 16, 1853. In this church the oldest known society of W. C. T. U. 
was organized. The first meeting held in California, March 25, 1874, 
was in this church, Grass Valley. "Deacon's Folly," artificial, tradition. 



"Lola Montes" Cottage. Home of "Lotta Crabtree" at Rough and Ready. 
Birthplace of "Emma Nevada," famous singer, Alpha, Nevada County. 
Emigrant Gap CliflF, where the wagons were lowered by means of ropes ; 
spikes are made of iron, and still to be seen in the cliff. Lone Pine Tre« 
above Nevada City. 

There are no clubs in this locality, in view of the fact that Nevada 
County is one of the oldest counties in the State and one well known on 
account of its famous gold mines. There should be an organized club here. 
Nevada County's first settlement was at Rose's Bar, near Smartsville, 
made by John Rose in 1851. Nevada County was organized in 1851. 
First gold quartz mining in California was in Nevada County. 



THE ATTITUDE OF THE PRESS. 

The work of the Historical Landmarks Committee has received many 
favorable notices from the press of the State. Through the active in- 
terest of Mr. Ernest C. Stock, the San Francisco Call published in full 
both the Landmarks resolution and the circular issued by your Commit- 
tee. This naturally drew attention to the subject, and not a few able 
editorials have appeared relating to the work, and to the field already 
ripe for the harvest. 

The tone of these newspaper articles has been commendatory, with 
but one exception, evidently inspired by lack of sympathy with our 
patriotic desire to commemorate the leading events in our remarkable 
history, and to honor our pioneers. The notable exception to the courtesy 
of the press, consisted of a personal attack upon the chairman of this 
committee for re-affirming the stand taken by her at the Grand Parlor 
at Stockton, 1899, when, as Grand Trustee, in making a report upon the 
landmarks of California, and upon the clubs engaged in their preserva- 
tion, Eliza D. Keith protested against allowing the historic scenes to 
go unmarked, or to be misappropriated to purposes or to monuments not 
related to their history. As an instance of what could happen when the 
Native Sons and the Native Daughters were not alive as to their re- 
sponsibilities as concervators of all that relates to the history of our 
State, she cited the instance of the Robert Louis Stevenson memorial 
fountain raised in Portsmouth Square, the old "Plaza," a place that 
should have been forever consecrated to patriotic remembrance, as the 
spot then known as the Plaza of Yerba Buena, where the American flag 
was first raised in San Francisco, by Captain Montgomery of the U. S. 
sloop-of-war Portsmouth, then lying in San Francisco Bay, July 8, 
1846. 

Because she has consistently maintained that historic sites should 
be properly and patriotically marked by monument or by commemora- 



tive tablet, the chairman of your committee has been scurrilously at- 
tacked in the public press. In her defense a leading weekly of San 
Francisco published a spirited editorial, sustaining the position of the 
Chairman of the Historical Landmarks Conmiittee. 

"Miss Eliza D. Keith," says the article, "is being scored for her 
comments on the short-sightedness of our local patriotic orders in per- 
mitting Portsmouth Square to be usurped by a memorial to Robert 
Louis Stevenson. — Portsmouth Square, the 'Plaza,' is a spot most 
especially and particularly associated with the pioneer history of this 
city and State, and it is a locality which should be reserved for the per- 
petuation of the memory not of a transient sojourner whose claim is no 
greater, or no better than that of any other idle watcher of the passing 
throng. We had a Stevenson of our own, — Jonathan D, Stevenson, — 
who brought his famous regiment from New York and had a part in all 
the stirring deeds of our early days, and it is to him, and not to any 
foreigner, man of letters or other genius, that a monument on the Plaza 
should be erected. Miss Keith is not making a protest against honor to 
the Scotch writer, nor has it 'anything to do with the question that her 
own name indicates a Scotch origin. 

"The whole point of her argument and attitude is that we should 
have sufficient State pride to preserve our landmarks and mark our his- 
torical sites in a manner befitting their character." 

It should also be stated in relation to the Stevenson monument con- 
troversy that at the time the project was being carried out your 
chairman, then a writer in the San Jose Mercury, and James H. Barry, 
in the San Francisco Star, protested vigorously against the proposed 
action of the Stevenson Memorial Committee. 

From time to time scholarly editorials have appeared in the San 
Francisco Chronicle, relating to California history and ethnology, written 
from the standpoint of the areheologist. It were worth while to quote 
from the editorial of March 1, 1902, since its sentiments must be en- 
dorsed by all intelligent Californians, and be an additional reason for 
the work of this committee, and an incentive to haste in prosecuting it. 

"A peculiar danger menaces California," says the article. "Ardent 
scientists from abroad, possessed with a keener appreciation of the im- 
portance of the history of her aboriginal tribes, than actuates her own 
people, are busily engaged in despoiling the State of treasures of incal- 
culable value which can never be replaced. The Smithsonian Institution 
was first in the field, exploring the caves and village mounds of the 
Coast Range in the south, and sending its men to the islands off the 
coast, to gather the relics of a vanished civilization which literally 
strewed the earth uncovered by the winds which had swept off the light 
layer of soil above them. Following these came ethnologists from foreign 



lands, bearing roving commissions to purchase from local collectors any- 
thing of value which they might have gathered, and competing with them 
came the rich tourists inspired by no intelligent purpose, but moved only 
by a greed for collecting the rare and curious. Dire is the havoc with 
California's ethnological records, made by this vanguard of exploration 
and discovery, but the mischief which it worked was slight compared 
with the devastation of that which has now taken the field. Spurred on 
by a realization that this Golden State offers one of the richest areas 
for investigation upon the American continent, and encouraged by the 
apathy of Californians who offer no obstacles to industrious research 
or the rifling of their treasures, ethnologists from the great museums 
are now systematically raking the State for curios and relics. Chief 
among these is the Field Columbian Museum of Chicago, the head of 
whose ethnological department, with a corps of able workers, has been 
for a year past, quietly at work covering the entire State in his active 
research. With a large fund on which to draw for purchasing articles 
or privileges to excavate promising midden or shell mounds or ancient 
burying grounds these enterprising gentlemen are visiting every Indian 
camp, purchasing basket, moccasins, feather dresses, stone utensils and 
relics, and are as fast as possible gathering unto themselves treasures 
which have already fallen into the hands of private collectors. So com- 
prehensive is the scope of their work, so thoroughly are they prosecuting 
it, that they have felt justified in saying, in all seriousness and with no 
thought of boasting, to a local ethnological student, 'The time will soon 
be here when you in California who study the history of your perishing 
Indian tribes will have to come to our Chicago museum to do it.' Those 
who are carrying away from California these inestimable mementos are 
acting within their legal rights and are unquestionably actuated by a 
worthy desire to save to history that which Californians themselves are 
too indifferent to preserve. California's only remedy is to be active her- 
self in the same field. That citizen who will emulate former Lieutenant- 
Governor John Daggett, who has placed in Golden Gate Park Museum a 
complete exposition of the work, tools, and household utensils of the 
Klamath Indians, will do a worthy service to the State and be himself 
remembered in her history." 

Can we, as Californians, afford to be apathetic in the face of these 
facts? 

CORRESPONDENCE WITH THOSE OUTSIDE THE ORDER. 

As soon as it was known that the Native Daughters had declared 
their intention of entering the field, letters asking aid and suggesting 
lines of action were received. From Jno. E. Boyd of Berkeley came an 
earnest appeal to the committee to undertake the preservation of Berke- 
ley's great oak, associated in memory with Vigilante times, and whose 

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age goes back to a period antedating American knowledge of events upon 
this Western coast. Professor Le Conte declared that when Columbus 
landed upon ,the shores of San Salvador, this venerable oak must have 
been more than a sturdy young shrub. Many have been the attempts 
to remove this noble tree from the "path of progress," and the "march 
of events." There have not been lacking public-spirited citizens who have 
petitioned the city fathers of Berkeley for permission to cut down the 
tree, ofl'ering to do it "just for the wood." But this committee is 
happy to report that even before our Order could take any action regard- 
ing this landmark, the local pride of the Native Sons of Berkeley Par- 
lor No. 5 has caused them to protect the historic oak by surrounding it 
with a fence and placing upon it an inscription suitably inscribed. 

Advances were made to the committee by a representative of Deakin, 
the artist, in hopes of enlisting the Native Daughter effort toward rais- 
ing the sum of fifty thousand dollars to purchase the Deakin oil paint- 
ings, twenty-one in number, each representing one of the old Spanish 
missions, and painted from studies made upon the spot by the artist 
during a period extending over twenty years. Some of the old Missions 
upon which the soft California sunlight falls like a benediction have been 
returned to the warm soil of California by the gentle hand of time. The 
Deakin collection is valuable both in an artistic and a historic sense, and 
it should be retained in the State. 

But, not feeling that the scope of this committee embraced a finan- 
cial undertaking of such magnitude, the committee took no steps to se- 
cure an option on the offer. 

At this point it is probably the place to state that this committee 
realizes that it is impossible for the N. D. G. W. as an Order to under- 
take the purchase, the restoration, or the preservation of landmarks, or 
even the purchase, of historical relics. It may be argued that we ought 
to do so, since the Native Sons have led the way in this noble, patriotic 
work. It is true that the Native Sons raised over $20,000, which in- 
eluded a donation of $15,000 from the late Colonel Fred Crocker, towards 
buying and restoring Sutter's Fort in Sacramento, the rest of the pur- 
chase price being appropriated by the State. But no organization com- 
posed entirely of women has the same opportunity of raising funds as 
hava those whose membership embraces independent business men and 
capitalists and State legislators. Still, while we cannot undertake to 
raise thousands of dollars for such a purpose, we can and we should 
mold public opinion. We can sustain by our sympathy, and aid by our 
co-operation, those who are already organized for action in this field. 

Co-operation is the key note of all successful endeavor. Appreciating 
this fact at its full worth, your committee more than welcomed the offer 
of the Hon. Jos. R. Knowland, Grand Trustee, N. S. G. W., to lend his 
aid in the cause. 

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LETTER FROM HON. JOS. R. KNOWLAND. 

The following letter from Hon. Jos. R. Knowland is in response to 
inquiries as to the possibilities of uniting the forces of the N. S. G. W. 
and the N. D. G. W. in this work. 



Alameda, Cal., April 12, 1902. 
Miss Eliza D. Keith, 

793 Pine St., San Francisco, Cal. 

My Dear Miss Keith : In answer to your favor of the fifth instant I 
will state that just at present I am very busy, but as soon as the Grand 
Parlor is over, I will endeavor to furnish you with the information you 
request. I think that the coming Grand Parlor will take action relative 
to the old landmarks, and after a committee is appointed no doubt both 
Orders can work together. A sentiment is being aroused, and soon all 
that will be needed will be organized action. It may be advisable to 
start a Landmarks Club of Northern California on the same lines as the 
Landmarks Club of Southern California. They act only in the southern 
portion of the State. We will find plenty to do in the northern portion, 
Colton Hall, Fort Ross, and many other landmarks can just as well be 
taken care of. I have written to the ov.ner of the buildings at Fort 
Ross, the Russian buildings, asking what assurance would be given that 
the land would not be sold upon which the old relics stand, if they should 
be restored. 

I have a request every few days for my lecture. I am going to 
Stockton to deliver it before the Native Sons, Daughters and Pioneers, 
the latter part of the month. I am always willing to deliver it under 
the auspices of the Native Sons and Daughters without charge, they to 
supply the lantern only. The views are mine. If you ever feel that I can 
help your Order in the work, by delivering the lecture, do not hesitate 
to call upon me. All I desire is notice far enough ahead. 

Fraternally, 

J. R. KNOWLAND. 



The chairman of this committee also communicated with those who 
in 1899, had furnished her with the information concerning their work 
regarding the preservation of California landmarks. From Carrie Stevens 
Walter the secretary of the Sempervirens Club of California, and a well- 
known writer, thus responded : " 'A Central California Landmarks Club' 
organized by us in San Jose and vicinity, was killed during the Spanish- 
American war." 



A correspondence with the Landmarks Club of Southern California 
resulted in several letters full of suggestions from the President of the 
Club, and a man known throughout the United States not only as the 
editor of that unique magazine Out West, formerly the Land of 
Sunshine, but also as a writer of force, authority and wide influence. To, 
quote from his magazine: "America is not altogether new. Even the 
United States has antiquities, little known and little respected as they 
are. Nearly all are in the Southwest, all the most important ones. 
New Mexico and Arizona have hundreds of prehistoric ruins. The Cali- 
fornia antiquities are less ancient, but no less important. We have many 
things in the Golden State worth saving, and particularly the old Span- 
ish Missions which date back little more than a century and some not 
even so long, but which have become world-famous by their romantic 
history and their noble architecture. 

"The first incorporated effective movement in all the United States 
to preserve such historic treasures on a generous scale, was the Land- 
marks Club organized in Los Angeles under the laws of the State and in 
active work since February, 1896. Every State in the Union, and several 
localities on the other side of the world aided this American attempt to 
preserve American antiquities. Since its organization, the Landmarks 
Club of Southern California have raised nearly if not quite $4000. It has 
secured free, long leases on the two most important missions within its 
jurisdiction. It has safeguarded them, saving the chief buildings at San 
Juan Capistrano and San Fernando Rey, so that they will stand about 
as they are now, in the year 2000, whereas, had nothing been done, noth- 
ing would have been left of either Mission in the year 1900. In a word, 
these two Missions are being protected and not spoiled. The work has 
been conducted by experts in Spanish-American architecture, with scru- 
pulous care to preserve the original character of the buildings and the 
plan. It is also the ambition of the Club to conserve California collec- 
tions to have a museum for their safe keeping. Incidentally and aside 
from more pressing work, the Landmarks Club of Southern California has 
saved the historic Plaza from obliteration, and has revised the street 
names of the city, saving a great many historic titles which thoughtlesslj' 
were being crowded out by those who knew not their significance." 

In the course of the correspondence with Mr. Lummis a letter was 
received and is quoted here as an acknowledgment of the kindly spirit 
and the sympathetic appreciation of our desire to take up the work, 
which prompted Mr. Lummis to write it. At the same time it may be 
regarded as the forerunner of another proposition that reached us from 
a more central source, and which has opened up to us a wider field and 
one more essentially Californian, as it embraces the entire State. 



LETTER FROM C. F. LUMMIS. 

Los Angeles, Cal., April 8, 1902. 
Eliza D. Keith, San Francisco, Cal. 

Dear Madam: We have our San Francisco office at 310 Pine street 
where I think that you can find files of the back numbers. 

As to work for Native Daughters to take up, in the line of preserva- 
tion of the landmarks, my belief is that the proper way to do Avould be 
to act in conjunction with the Landmarks Club, which, of course, is lo- 
cated here, but has members all over the world. One Southern Cali- 
fornia Parlor of the Native Daughters nnd a Chapter of the Daughters 
of the American Revolution have joined the Landmarks Club as bodies, 
paying a membership fee of twenty dollars a year as chapters. I would 
suggest that the best way for your Grand Parlor to take up the work 
would be to join the Landmarks Club in such a way, and then take up 
some special work in the landmarks line in your own locality. The 
Landmarks Club is an incorporation, and, of course, there cannot be 
others of the same name scattered over the State, but it is glad to lend 
its influence and its assistance and its publicity to any such organiza- 
tion as yours, which wishes to work in these lines. I think you would 
find such an arrangement advantageous from every point of view. There 
are plenty of landmarks in Northern California which should be safe- 
guarded. Our central organization cannot attend to them because this 
work requires personal visitation and oversight, but there is no rea- 
son why the Native Daughters should not take up these things in the 
order of their importance, decide upon some special landmark that they 
desire to preserve first, raise the money to do it in subscription or in 
whichever way they deem best, and then have the work done under com- 
petent supervision, full credit of course would be given by the Land- 
marks Club to your work. 

I shall be glad to give you any information in my power which will 
assist in carrying out these excellent purposes. 

Hastily but sincerely yours, 

CHARLES F. LUMMIS, 

Editor, Out West. 

THE PRACTICAL RESULTS. 

Your committee has presented the Grand Parlor with a brief history 
of the landmarks movement. "The idea is not new," says a Chronicle edi- 
torial of May 31,1902. "It has been exploited from time to time for thirty 
years or more and on several occasions steps have been taken to carry it 
into execution. The first practical beginning was made by Rev. Angelo 

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Cassanova, the Parish priest of Monterey, who undertook in 1884, the 
task of restoring Carmel Mission church where Junipero Serra, the 
leader of the Franciscan founders of the Missions, was buried. Consid- 
ered from dn archeological standpoint, it has always been regarded as 
unfortunate that the restoration of Carmel Mission was not carried out 
on the lines adopted by its builders." Such anachronisms will be 
avoided in the future. But it is not merely by the presentation of his- 
torical facts or of data collected by our Parlors, that your committee 
feel that the best results have been accomplished by the adoption of the 
Landmarks resolution at the last Grand Parlor at Sacramento. It is 
the crystallization of all the interest and the sentiment, into a practical 
instrument for carrying out the purpose which has engaged our atten- 
tion. The Native Daughters may rightly claim the honor of being the force 
which helped to bring the California Historic Landmarks League into 
existence, such credit being given to our Order by Laura Bride Powers, 
the founder of the League. Therein lies an interesting bit of history of 
your committee and its work. As soon as our Historical Landmarks 
Committee's circular had appeared, Mrs. Powers who had had frequent 
consultations with the chairman as to the best way of arousing the 
people of this part of the State to take action in regard to preserving 
our landmarks, felt that the decisive moment had come. With Mrs. 
Powers for the last eight years, it had been the dream and the hope of 
her life that she might work in such a cause. She has written eloquent- 
ly upon the subject, and her book on the California Missions in an au- 
thority. Through the courtesy of Grand Secretary Lunstedt, it was 
arranged to have the resident members of your committee, together with 
Mrs. Powers, appear before the Board of Grand Trustees, N. S. G. W. 
Too much cannot be said in appreciation of the courtesy and enthusiasm 
with which the ladies and their request for the co-operation of the Na- 
tive Sons, were received. A motion was made and carried in the Board 
of Grand Trustees to ask the Grand Parlor. N. S. G. W., to appoint a 
committee with power to act with the Historical Landmarks Committee 
and with other societies and individuals for the purpose of forming an 
association whose membership should embrace all who loved California, 
revered her history, and desired to preserve her landmarks. 



CALIFORNIA HISTORIC LANDMARKS LEAGUE. 

The Grand Parlor of N. S. G. W., 1902, with the Order's magnificent 
record of achievement in the restoration of Sutter's Fort, the old Custom 
House at Monterey, its plans for action in regard to Donner Lake, its 
work in connection with the Sloat monument at Monterey, this Grand 
Parlor adopted the resolution as suggested, with patriotic fervor, and 
to-day the California Historic Landmarks League is in existence, as an 
incorporation, with Jos. R. Knowland as its President. Never waa an 

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honor more fittingly bestowed. For months and years has this prominent 
Native Son and Assemblyman gone up and down our State giving his fine 
lecture illustrated with stereopticon views, and like the voice of one 
crying in the wilderness of indifference and neglect, he has striven to 
arouse Californians from their apathy to spur them into action. Laura 
Bride Powers is the Secretary of the California Historic Landmarks 
League, and its Board of Directors is composed of representatives of tlic 
different associations who have already expressed themselves as in sym- 
pathy with the work. It is understood, perfectly, that while the Board 
of Directors was chosen with a view towards honoring as many societies 
as possible, accepting a position on that Board in no sense is to be un- 
derstood to be an attempt to commit the societies to the support of the 
movement. Each name enrolled upon the Historical Landmarks League's 
list of members is that of an individual. It is in order for the different 
societies so represented to pass resolutions endorsing the aims and ob- 
jects of the C. H. L. L. With a view towards gaining the indorsement 
of our Order to this essentially Californian enterprise, attention is 
hereby called to the following extract from its articles of incorporation: 

"The purpose for which the California Historic Landmarks Lea- 
gue is founded are to restore and preserve, maintain and care for build- 
ings, monuments and sites throughout the State of California, commemo- 
rative of the early history of the State, including the Missions of Cali- 
fornia and any building, site or road which is of historic interest, either 
from its association with the early Spanish settlers or the American occu- 
pation, or with the California Pioneers, as well as to erect and maintain 
monuments, and place in appropriate places memorial tablets commemo- 
rative of historic places and events to the end that said buildings, monu- 
ments, sites and roads might be preserved as emblems of the style of 
architecture in vogue during the early periods of California life, as well 
as to serve as object lessons to the students of California history, and for 
that purpose to buy 'and sell, acquire and hold, receive in trust, lease and 
receive leases of lands and their appurtenances, water, water rights, or 
stock in water companies; to receive and hold personal property of all 
kinds and collect money by dues from the members of said corporation, 
or by lectures and entertainments, or otherwise, for the furthernnce of 
said objects; to receive and hold either by purchase or donation, relics 
and documents of historical value, and store and exhibit them in appro- 
priate places; to encourage historical research and the study of Cali- 
fornia history, and to use all proper means to establish a Chair of Cali- 
fornia history in the University of California, and incorporate the 
study of California history in the curriculum of the State as a regular 
course of study and to do any and all other things necessary and con- 
venient to accomplish such objects or any of them." 

Here then is a body, controlled by the Native Sons and the Native 
Daughters of the Golden West, and the Pioneers of our State, advised by 

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leading lawyers, architects, and artists within its membership, incorpo- 
rated and offering itself as the instrument by which we can realize our 
cherished plan of restoring and protecting all the landmarks of our 
State, with no tax upon the treasury of our Order. Is it not a cause for 
congratulation that the N. D. G. W., through its Historical Landmarks 
Committee was permitted to make it possible for Laura Bride Powers to 
carry out her cherished intention of forming an organization destined to 
have so important an influence upon our State? 

The membership fee has been placed at the nominal sum of one dol- 
lar a year,in the confident expectation that the roll will soon be numbered 
by thousands. Every Native Son and every Native Daughter is urged to 
become identified with the movement, and also to recruit its membership 
from the ranks of those not eligible to membership in our Order. 

The responsible characters of the California Historic Landmarks 
League may be seen from the following : 

Officers: President, Jos. R. Knowland, N. S. G. W. ; Vice-Presidents, 
Sam'l. W. Holliday, Society California Pioneers; Mrs. Geo. Law Smith, 
President California Chib; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Laura Bride 
Powers, 421 Larkin street; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. J. J. Donnelly, 
Daughters California Pioneers; Financial Secretary, James A. Devoto, 
N. S. G. W.; Treasurer, Henry S. Martin, N. S. G. W. 

Board of Directors — Jos. R. Knowland, N. S. G. W; J. J. Lermen, 
Junior Pioneers ; Mrs. Florence Matheson, Woman's Pres. Ass'n. ; Jas. 
D. Whalen, Young Men's Institute; Mrs. Laura Bride Powers, Founder 

C. H. L. L. ; Wm. J. McKibben, Exempt Fireman ;Mrs. Louise Shepheard 
Chase, Pioneer Women ; Miss Eliza D. Keith, N. D. G. W. ; A. L. Mann, 
San Francisco Teacher's Club; Mrs. Alice Morse, Daughters California 
Pioneers; Wm. B. Latham, Society California Pioneers. 

Advisory Board — Dr. David Starr Jordan, Rev. Robt. E. Kenna, 
S. J., Dr. Eli MeClish, Edward Deakin, Loring P. Rixford, Julius Kahii, 
Dr. Benjamin Ide Wheeler, A. Altmann, Wm. D. Shea, Dr. Philip Mills 
Jones, James L. Gallagher, Chas. Rollo Peters, Newton J. Tharp, Ja& 

D. Phelan, Lewis F. Byington. 

WORK FOR THE N. D. G. W. 

Now as to the work that we as Native Daughters may attempt to 
carry on within our Order, throAving the full force of our influence as an 
organization towards its accomplishment, always with the idea of pro- 
tecting our members from undue attacks upon their funds, or upon their 
ability to raise money for any special purpose. 

The following circular received from the head of the Pasadena Asso- 
ciation Exhibit, desirous of working for the good of California, will sug- 
gest a line of work appropriate for the Native Daughters to embra«&.- 

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EL CAMINO EEAL, 

AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT BY MISS PICHEB. 

1. The Spanish "Camino" or road which united the Presidios, Mis- 
sions, and Pueblos, founded under Carlos III, and his successors, still 
exists, practically unbroken as a series of county roads. 

2. Appeal to the county supervisors for joint or separate action in 
the improvement of this series of county roads and in the continuity of 
it from San Diego north, might result in the formation of a State High- 
way, which some of us believe to be possible only to California. 

3. Should the Legislature 7icxt year have laid before it by the Su- 
pervisors a concerted request, the Camino Real might be surveyed by 
the State and marked by mile tones, these mile stones recording its his- 
tory. 

4. Action upon the subject in Los Angeles county is practically 
unanimous, and an exposition of the plan is part of the Chamber of Com- 
merce exhibit. 

(Signed) ANNA B. PICHER, 
Director Pasadena Exhibition Association. 
606 Marengo avenue, Pasadena. 

Along these lines our Order can do effective work through the com- 
mittee appointed by Subordinate Parlors to wait upon their local boards 
of supervisors, urging them to improve that portion of the old road lying 
within their jurisdiction. It is possible that the solution of the tramp 
problem may be found within the prosecution of this work, and with the 
State's fine rock-crushing plant at Folsom to supply material for roads, 
the work may be easily performed. 

In attempting to carry out the instructions of the Grand Parlor at 
which the Landmarks resolution was adopted, in regard to the presenta- 
tion of a plan for the further carrying out of this work, your committee 
presents the following suggestions: 

I. We urge continuance along the lines suggested by the Historical 
Landmarks circular, each Parlor to furnish committee with meaning of 
its name, and the historic significance thereof. 

II. We urge the adoption by this Grand Parlor of resolutions en- 
dorsing the work of the California Historic Landmarks League, and of 
the Landmarks Club of California, and urging members of our Order to 
join the California Historic Landmarks League as individuals; and 

III. The adoption of resolution especially endorsing the project of 
establishing a Chair of California history in the University of California. 

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IV. We urge adoption of resolution urging Subordinate Parlors to 
work for the restoration of El Camino Real, and of a resolution express- 
ing the sympathy of the Grand Parlor with the imdertaking of Miss 
Picher to arouse public interest in the preservation of this grand old 
highway. 

V. We also suggest that under "Good of the Order," our Subordi- 
nate Parlors should endeavor to introduce a purely intellectual feature 
into their work by taking up the study of California History, that lec- 
tures upon its leading features be given whenever possible; that the 
Parlors appoint a custodian of a local historical scrap-book, to which all 
the members shall contribute clippings and pictures collected from au- 
thentic sources. 

For Parlor readings, "Hittell's History of California" and the "An- 
nals of San Francisco and California" offer most fascinai;ing chapters. 

VI. We earnestly recommend the introduction of the Sifford Study 
of the Ritual, under "Good of the Order," an outline of which is ap- 
pended to this report. 

VII. We urge this Grand Parlor to initiate the custom of appro- 
priating a sum of money from our treasury to purchase works on Cali- 
fornia, for the Grand Parlor library, the nucleus of which was formed 
in 1901, when Grand President Gett presented the Order with a bound 
set of all the Proceedings; this sum of money to be spent under direc- 
tion of Historic Landmarks Committee, in consultation with the Grand 
President. 

A list of books on California, or written by Californians is presented 
by your committee which desires to thank Mrs. Ella Lees Leigh of the 
"Daughters of California Pioneers," for preparing it from the library of 
her father, Captain Isaiah W. Lees, ex-Chief of Police of San Francisco. 

VIII. We urge the SuBordinate Parlors to take up the systematic 
study of forestry, to enter upon the work of town improvement, follow- 
ing the example of Buena Ventura Parlor, in forming an Improvement 
Club, and incorporating, whenever money is to be raised or spent in this 
work. 

IX. We would urge the Parlors to mark memorable sites with 
memorial trees, to celebrate special days with tree planting, and where 
it is advisable, to take charge of the celebration of Arbor Day in their 
special localities. We wouid also suggest that sequoias for memorial 
trees, be used whenever possible. 



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X. It is hardly necessary to add that the Grand Parlor has always 
been in favor of saving our Big Trees, and that we call upon every Na- 
tive Daughter to use her influence towards extending the area of our 
forest reservation.* 

In conclusion, the members of the committee desire to express their 
gratitude to all who have lent their aid, sympathy and counsel, and with 
congratulations for the past and hope for the future, and all for the 
honor and advancement of our beloved Order. 

Sincerely and fraternally, 

ELIZA D. KEITH, Chairman, 
LILLY O. REICHLING DYER, 
MINNIE W. HILKE, 
Historical Landmarks Committee, N. D. G. W. 

The plans of the club ladies have gone far beyond the original ideas 
of the people who conceived the movement. Not only is every street 
in Berkeley to receive the attention of the tree planters, but every resi- 
dent of the hill district north of the university grounds has pledged 
himself to plant a sequoia, like the species in the famous Mariposa 
grove, in every fifty-foot lot, so that in years to come there will be a 
great grove of California's State tree as a background for the greater 
university. 

The efforts of the ladies have been so successful that by the end 
of the fall season 2500 elms and maples will be set out along some of 
the principal streets of the town. Floyd Furlong has been engaged as 
director of the planting, and contributions for more trees are coming 
in promptly from the enthusiastic residents of the college town. 

The efforts of the club women will not stop at Berkeley. It is in- 
tended to bring strong political pressure to bear on the next Legislature 
to cause the present law concerning the municipal planting and care of 
trees to be modified so as to make such efforts as are now being carried 
out less burdensome. They are also trying to arouse on this coast an 
organized sentiment in favor of the Government preservation of some 
sequoia grove like the Mariposa forest, which can be permanently pro- 
tected from ravages of timber cutters. In this they intend to act in 
concert with some prominent leaders in the same movement who live 
in Oakland.— (From Call, August 10, 1902.) 

*The ladies of the Town and Gown Club and of the Hillside 
Club of Berkeley have started a movement among the residents of the 
college town for planting shade trees along its principal boulevards. 
Immediately the ladies of the Town and Gown Club and the members 
of the Hillside Club adopted the idea, and now they are working jointly 
for the beautification of their home city. 



RESOLUTIONS FROM THE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMITTEE 
OF 1901-1902. 

Whereas : This Order has already signified its desire to enter upon 
the work outlined in the Reichling resolution, and 

Whereas, The Historic Landmarks Committee appointed to act 
under the Reichling resolution have presented a full report, and offered 
suggestions for the consideration of the Grand Parlor, be it 

I. Resolved, That this Grand Parlor here assembled endorse the 
aims and objects of the California Historic Landmarks League, and of 
the Landmarks Club of Southern California, and urges Native Daughters, 
as individuals, to join either of these associations, and be it 

II. Resolved, That the Grand Parlor endorse the work of the 
Pasadena Exhibit Association in undertaking to restore El Camino Real, 
and make it the Grand Highway of the State, and be it 

III. Resolved, That the Grand Parlor invite the Subordinate Par- 
lors to attempt to secure the co-operation of their local Boards of Super- 
visors towards restoring that portion of the road passing through their 
respective counties, and be it. 

IV. Resolved, That this Grand Parlor indorse the suggestions for 
the study of California history in Subordinate Parlors, and of the insti- 
tution of a Chair of California history in the University of California, 
and be it 

V. Resolved, That this Grand Parlor appropriate the sum of $50 
towards purchasing books on California topics for the Grand Parlor 
library, to be kept in the Grand Secretary's office, the money to be ex- 
pended by the Historic Landmarks Committee in consultation with 
the Grand President; and be it further 

Resolved, That this Grand Parlor endorse the committee's sugges- 
tions regarding the sludy of forestry and planting of memorial trees, 
the preservation of our wild flowers from extinction, and the extension 
of the area of our forest reservations. * 

Signed, ELIZA D. KEITH, Chairman, 
LILLY 0. REICHLING DYER, 
MINNIE W. HTLKE, 
Historic Landmarks Committee, N. D. G. W. 



*In Subordinate Parlors, under "Good of the Order," take up study 
of California History, read selections from "Hittell's History of Califor- 
nia," from Annals of San Francisco and California. Keep a local history 
scrap book. Members to contribute clippings, etc. Follow the Sifford 
Study of the Ritual; see outlines in Historic Landmarks Committee's 
report. 

For Sifford Study of the Ritual and Suggested Outline for the study 
of California History, see page 338. 



GRAND PARLOR LIBRARY, 

Bound Volumes of Grand Parlor Proceedings, 18 to 1900. Donated 
by Grand President Gett, June, 1901. 

History of Tuolumne county. Donated by P. G. P. Conrad, April, 
1902. 

"Pioneer Days in California," by Carr. Donated by Emma 
O'Connor, Reichling Parlor, No. 97, Fortuna. 

California Blue Book, 1895; History of Great Seal of California; 
History of Sacramento Public Schools. Donated by Mrs. Bethel Pomeroy, 
of La Bandera Parlor, No. 110, Sacramento, June, 1902. 

California Blue Book, 1899. Donated by Past G. P. M. B. Johnson, 
Califia Parlor, Sacramento. 

"The Itinerant House," by Emma Frances Dawson, author of "Old 
Glory." Donated by Grand Vice-President Eliza D. Keith, May, 1902. 

CALIFORNIA BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY OF 
CAPT. ISAIAH W. LEES. 

"A." 
Anderson, Rufus. — History of the Sandwich Island Missions (1870). 
Anderson, Winslow, M. D. — Mineral Springs and Health Resorts of 
California (San Francisco, 1890). 

Aimard, Gustave. — Gold Seekers — novel — (2 copies) (1849). 
Aimard, Gustav. — Indian Scout on Life on the Frontier (novel). 
Aimard, Gustave. — Trail Hunter, a Tale of the Far West (novel). 

Alsop, Robert, of Stock Exchange — California and its Gold Mines. 
(London, 1853). 

Annals of San Francisco. — (F. Soule, I. L. Gihon and James Nesbet) 
(San Francisco, 1885). 

Alley, B. F. — History of Tuolumne County, California (San Francisco, 
1882). 

Alley, Brown & Co. — History of Mendocino County, California (San 
Francisco, 1880). 

Ab-Sa-Ka-Ka (House of the Crows), by an Officer's Wife. (1868). 

Anson, Lord George. — Voyage Round the World (2 vols.) (London, 
1756). 

Auteroche, de M. Chappie, London. — Voyage to California to Observe 
the Transit of Venus (1778), 

Ayer, I. Winslow. — Life in the Wilds of America. (Michigan, 1880.) 

Apponyi, Flora Haines. — Libraries of California (1878). 



Allen, George L. — Pilgrimage of the Ticondorago (1880). 

Allen, Lieut. Henry T. — Report of an Expedition to the Territory of 
Alaska, made under directions of Gen. Nelson A. Miles (Washington, 
1887). 

Alice, Cousin.— All's Not Gold That Glitters (2 copies) (N. Y., 1853). 

Annual Statisician, John Mains, Compiler. (1877-78). 

Annual Statisician, John Mains, Compiler. (1877-78). 

Alvensleben, Baron Max Von. — With Maximilian in Mexico (London, 
1867). 

Angel, Myron. — Directory of the City of Austin, Texas (1866). 

Ayer, Washington, M. D. — Transitory Insanity (1885). 

Allen, W. W.— California Gold Book. 

Anon. — Three Years in the Pacific (1834). 

Account or Cash Book kept in general store at Coloma, in 1849 (very 
rare; California). 

Agricultural (Society Report of State of California during year 1858) 
( Sacramento, 1859). 

Adventures of a Captain's Wife going through Straits of Magellan to 
California in 1850 and returning by Isthmus (N. Y., 1877). 

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"B." 

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Bishop, Wm. H. — Thousand Miles Walk, Pampas and Andes (New 
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Belisle, Orvilla S. — The Prophets of Mormonism Unveiled (London, 
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Burton, Richard F.— City of the Saints (London, 1862). 

Burgess, O. O., M. D. — Consciousness being Immortality (pamphlet) 
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Box, Capt. Michael J. — Adventures and Explorations in New Mexico 

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Berra, Sr., D. Manuel Orozeo T. — Atlas de la Republico Mexicana 

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Bien, Herman. — Samson and Delilah; Bible Tragedy in Five Acts 
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Bird, Isabella. — A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains (London, 
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Bowers, Mrs. Cecelia Shirek, wife of Dr. J. Milton Bowers. — Dance of 
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Bierce, Ambrose. — Tales of Soldiers and Civilians (San Francisco, 
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Brackett, Albert G. — History of United States Cavalry (New York, 
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Brisbin, Gen. James. — Belden, the White Chief (New York, 1871). 

Bourke, Capt. John G. — Snake Dance of the Moques of Arizona (New 
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Bell, Capt. W. H.— The Quiddities of an Alaskan Trip (1873). 

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Bell, W.— New Tracks in North America (2 vols.) (1869). 

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Batty, Jos. H.— How to Hunt and Trap (1884). 

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Brooks, J. F., M. D. — Four Months Among the Gold Finders in Alta 
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Barry, W. J. — Ups and Downs (London, 1887). 

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Blatz, John D. — Col. E. D. Baker's Defense in the Battle of Ball 
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Baldwin, J. G. — Flush Times in Alabama and Mississippi (San Fran- 
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Benton, Rev. J. A. — California Pilgrim (Sacramento, 1853). 

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"C." 

Crane, Lauren E. — Newton^ Booth of California (London). 

Clark, Susie C. — Loritas, an Alaskan Maiden (paper cover) (1892). 

Clark, J. F.— The Society in Search of Truth (Oakland, 1876). 

Clampith, John W. — Echoes from the Rocky Mountains (San Fran- 
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California at the World's Columbian Exposition (Sacramento, 1894). 

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Colton, Rev. Walter. — Three Years in California (New York, 1850). 

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Coffin, Mrs. M. G.— Our Girls in the Kitchen (cook book) (1883). 

Columbia, Department of Vancouver Barracks, Washington Territory 
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Clemens, Wm. M. — Life and Lifework of Mark Twain (1892). 

Clippinger, J. A. — The Pedagogue of Widow's Gulch (1876). 

Cottinger, Prof. H. M. — Rosa, the Educating Mother (San Jose, 1887). 

C. M. S.— The Coming Crisis (San Francisco, 1879). 

Clavigero, D. F. S. — History of Mexico (London, 1787). 

Champney, Mrs. E. W. — Great Grandmother's Girls in New Mexico 
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Cincinnatus (?). — Travels of the Western Slope of the Mexican Cor- 
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Chappell, Lieut. E. — Voyage of the Rosamond to Hudson Bay (1817). 
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Chamberlain, H. L. — Judah and Israel, or the Coming Kingdom (San 
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Crittenden, U. H. — Health and Pleasure Resorts of the Pacific Coast 
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Chronicle, the San Francisco, and Its History (1879) . 

Cornwallis, K. — The New Eldorado, or British Columbia (1858) . 

Chandless, Wm,— Visit to Salt Lake (1857) . 

Calhoun, Major A. R. — Wonderful Adventures. 

Cremony, John C. — Life Among the Apaches (1868). 

Carson, Kit. Fremont. — Adventures (1885). 

Corbet, Julian. — For God and Gold (London, 1887). 

Cone, Mary. — Two Years in California (1876). 

Coulter, John. — Adventures on the West Coast of South America 
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Caprons, E. S. — History of California from Its Discovery (1854). 

Codman, J.— The Round Trip (1881). 

Chard, T. S.— California Sketches (1888). 

Cooke, P. St. Geo. — Conquest of New Mexico and California (1878). 

Coke, H. J. — A Ride Over the Rocky Mountains to Oregon and Califor- 
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Cubery, Wm. M. — Lights and Shadows, by Dead Broke Friends (San 
Francisco, 1876) . 

Cox, Ross. — Adventures on the Columbia River (1832). 

Cox, Palmer. — "Squibs" of California. 

Churchill, Mrs. C. M.— Little Sheaves (pamphlet) (1874). 

Cummins, Ella S. — The Story of the Fishes. 

Gumming, C. F. G. — Granite Crags (London, 1884). 

Cummings, H. — Synopsis of the Cruise of U. S. S. Tuscarora (San 
Francisco, 1874) . 

City Guards (Co. B) .— The Strike in California, July 3d to 26th, 1894. 
Croquille, Alfred. — The Laughing Philosopher (in middle of 19th cen- 
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Cobb, James, F. R. G. S.— Off to California; Tale of the Gold Country 
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Coyner, D. H.— The Lost Trappers (1859) . 

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Conklin, E. — Picturesque Arizona (1872). 

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Cheever, Rev. H. T. — Life in the Sandwich Islands (1856). 

Colvocoresses, Lieut. Geo. M. — Four Years in a Government Explora- 
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Chateaubriand, Vicount de. — Travels in America and Italy (1828). 

Carleton, J. H.— Battle of Buena Vista (1848). 

Collins, P. McD. — A Voyage Down the Amoor (1860). 

Chevalier, M. — Le Mexique, Ancien et Modern (pamphlet) (1864). 

Cunnington, W. H.— Wonders of the Arctic World (1873). 

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"D." 

Dunn, J. — Oregon Territory (1845). 

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Dunraven, Earl of. — The Great Divide (London, 1876). 

Duniway, Mrs. A. J. — Captain Gray, or Crossing the Plains (1859). 

Dunsdall, Prof. T. J.— Vigilantes of Montana (1882). 

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De Armand, F. Jr.— The Key to Trade (1865). 

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De Smet, Rev. P. J. — Western Missions and Missionaries (1859). 

Dall, W. H. — Alaska and Its Resources (Boston, 1870). 

Dodge, Col. R. I. — Our Wild Indians; 33 Years' Personal Experience 
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Dodge, Col. R. I.— The Black Hill (1876). 

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Dietz, A. P.— For Our Boys (1879). 

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Doxey, Wm.— "The Lark" (189G) (odd vols.). 

Downie, Major W., founder of Downieville.— Hunting for Gold (1893). 

Dix, W. G.— The Deck of the Cresity (1853). 

Doyle, J. T.— Account of the Pious Fund of California and Litigation 
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Derby, George H. & Co.— Western Scenes and Reminiscences (New 
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Dumas, H.— En Pariferindes Orphoid i California (Berlin, 1856). 

Detter, T., colored, or Elko, Nevada.— Nellie Brown; or, The Jealous 
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Delano, A.— Life on the Plains, or Overland Journey to California 
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Delano, A.— On the Plains and Among the Diggings (1857). 

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Dana, R. H.— Two Years Before the Mast (1869). 

Dana, C. W.— The Great West (Boston, 1861). 

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Davis, W. J. — Historian of San Francisco Pioneer Society (1893). 

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Dwinell, John.— Colonial History of California (1863) (Judge 
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Edwards, Henry (actor) — A Mingled Yarn (San Francisco, 1883). 

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Ewing, Gen. H. — The Black List; a Tale of Early California (paper 
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Ewer, Rev. F. C. — Catholicity in Its Relations to Protestantism and 
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Ewer, Rev. F. C. — Sermons on the Failure of Protestantism and on 
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Eckfield, Jacob. — New Varieties of Gold and Silver Coins, with Mint 
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Eckfield, Jacob. — Coins, Coinage and Bullion of California; Coins of 
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Ellis, Wm.— Tour Through Hawaii (London, 1826). 

Ellis, Wm. — Polynesian Researches (London). 

"F." 

Fremery, James de. — Mortgages in California (1860). 

Fitch, Thos. ( Silver-Tongued Tom) and Anna. — Better Days; or, A 
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Fitch, Col. H. S.— Pacific Coast Mining Reviews (1878). 

Ferry, H. — Description de la Nouvelle California (1850). 

Ferry, G. — Vagabond Life in Mexico (1856). 

France, G. W. — Struggle for Life and Home in the New West — 
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Fitzgerald, O. P., DD.— Christian Growth (Epworth League) (1891). 

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Field, Judge Stephen J. — Personal Reminiscences of Early Days in 
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Fair, Laura D.— Trial for the Murder of A. P. Crittenden (1871). 
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Farnham, J. T. — Life, Adventures and Travels, and Conquest of Cal- 
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Farnham, J. T. — Life, Adventures, and Scenes in Pacific Ocean (1846). 

Farnham, J. T. — Life and Travels in California (1857). 

Farnham, J. T. — Travels in the Great Western Prairies (2 vols.) 
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Farnham, Eliza. — My Early Days (1859); Prairie Lands (1868). 

Farnham, Eliza. — California Indoors and Out (1856). 

Fernald Chas. B. — The Original Papers (paper cover) (1892). 

Fremont. Jessie Benton. — The Story of the Guard; Chronicles of the 
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Fremont, Col. J. C. — Memoirs of My Life, Vol. 1 (Vol. 2 not issued) 
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Fremont, Col. J. C. — Explorations Through Oregon and California 

(1859). 

Fremont, Col. J. C. — First and Second Expeditions to California 
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Fremont, Col. J. C. — Reports of Exploring Expedition to Rocky Moun 
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Farrington, Mary. — Facing the Sphinx (1889), 
Frost, T. — Half Hours with Early Explorers. 
Frost, J. LL. D.— History of California (1881). 
Forbes, Alex C. A. — Trip to Mexico (London, 1851). 
Forbes, Alex C. A. — History of California (London, 1839). 
Ferris, B. G. — Utah and the Mormons (1854). 
Ferris, Jacob — States and Territories of the Great West (1856). 
Falk, A. — Trans-Pacific Sketches Through United States and Canada 
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First Steamship Pioneers, by Committee of the Association (1874). 
Forrest, J. W. De— Overland (1871). 

Ferguson, C. D.— A Third of a Century in the Gold Fields (1871). 
Fisher, Oceaneth. — The Christian Sacrament (1858). 
Frothingham, R.— Tribute to Thomas Starr King (1865). 

Folsom, G. — Dispatches of Hernando Cortez, Conqueror of Mexico 
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Froude, J. A. — Oceana, on England and Her Colonies (London, 1886). 

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Fancourt, C. St. J. — History of Yucatan from Its Discovery (1854). 
Furber, G. C. — Twelve Months Volunteers and War with Mexico 
(1846-47). 
Facts, by a Woman (Oakland, 1881). 
Frazier, Mrs. R. — Mosaic Gleanings (1876). 

Fire Department — Old Volunteers — By-Laws and Constitutions (San 
Francisco). 

Fassett, F.— Colorado Gold and Silver Mines (1879). 
Farwell, W. B. — Chinese at Home and Abroad (1885). 
Francher, G. — Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coast of 
America (1854). 

"G." 

Godoy, Jose F.— Who Did It? (1883). 

Golden Era Co. — Teaching from the Spirit Side of Life (1886). 

George, Henry — Protection or Free Trade (1891). 

Gibson, R. A.— Pamphlet, Free Trade (1894). 

Green, Gen. T. J. — Journal of the Texan Expedition Against Mier 
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Gazlay, D. M. — San Francisco Business Directory (very rare, 1861). 

Glisan, R. — Journal of Army Life (1874). 

Goddard, F. B.— Where to Emigrate and Why (1869). 

Gaston, H. A. — Little Lawyer (1880). 

Gray, W. H.— History of Oregon (1870). 

Gage, Rev. W. L. — Our Lost Explorers (Narrative of the Jannette 
Arctic Expedition) (1882). 

Gilpin, Wm— The Central Gold Region (1860). 

Glazier, Capt. — His Lake — An Inquiry (1886). 

Gunnison, Lieut. J. W. — The Mormons, or Latter Day Saints (1856). 

Gleed, C. S.— From River to Sea (1882). 

Gill, W. W.^Jottings from the Pacific (London, 1885). 

Gordon, S. A. — ^Camping in Colorado. 

Gordon, Laura de Force — The Great Geysers of California (1874). 

Gilliam, A. M.— Travels in Mexico in 1843-44 (1847). 

Griswold, N. W.— Beauties of California (1883). 

Giurey, G. — Diary and Journal of Travel (1863). 

Gray, Wm. — Pioneer Times in California (1881). 

Gibson, Rev. 0. — Chinese in America (1877). 

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Girvin, Ernest— Pure English (1884). 

Greenwood, Grace — New Life in New Lands (1873). 

Green, Clay M.— Manuscripts of Plays (1897). 

Green, W. S., Editor of Colusa Sun — Sacrifice, or the Living Dead 
(1882). 

Greeley, H. — Overland Journey to California (Horace G.) (1860). 

Gerstacker, Fred — Travels (1844). 

GofF, G. P. — Autobiography of a Sailor Boy (Author's copy) (1893). 

(Mc)Glashan, C. F.— History of the Donner Party (1880). 

(Mc)Gowan, Edward — Narrative of the Vigilance Committee of 1856 
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George, Henry — Progress and Poverty. 

Gallagher, Rev. J.— Wiestern Sketch Book (1850). 

Gilroy, B. — Voyage of the Boat "Pacific" from San Francisco to Aus- 
tralia (pamphlet) (1883). 

Gregg — Commerce of the Prairies (1851). 

Garrord, L. H.— Wah-To-Yah and the Taos Trail (1850). 



"H." 

Hazlitt, W. C. — British Columbia and Vancouver Island (1858). 

Hawkshaw — The Swamp of Death. 

Henry, Eev. H. A. — Synopsis of Jewish History (1859). 

Hines, Ptev. G. — The Oregon Missions (1850). 

Hamilton, W. — The New Empire and Her Representative Men (1886). 

Harte, F. Bret.— Heathen Chinee (1870). 

Hoffman, W.— The Monitor C1862). 

Hays, I. I. — An Arctic Boat Journey (1860). 

Halstead, Asa L.— Hazel Verne, or the Death Trust (1889). 

Habberton, J.— Some Folks (1877). 

Heard, G. V. D.— History of the Sioux War (1877). 

Hopkins, C. T., M. D.— Manual of American Ideas (1872-73). 

Hope, J. A. — Compendium of Commercial Laws (1872). 

Henry, I. S. — Louis Napoleon Not Dead (1873). 

Henry, Rev. H. A. — Synopsis of Jewish History (1859). 

Henry, Capt. W. S. — Campaign Sketches of the War with Mexico 
(1847). 

Hare, L. R. & Co. — Original Thoughts, Essays, etc., written by Pupils 
of the San Francisco Public Schools (1894) 

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Hines, Rev. Gus— History of Oregon and Its Institutions (1868), 
Hines, Rev. Gus— Wild Life in Oregon (1881). 

Heron, Matilda- (actress) — History of "Camille," as performed over 
lOOa nights by herself (1864). 

Higgins, C. A.— To California and Back (pamphlet) (1893). 
Heydenfeldt, Judge Sol. — Plan of Judicial System (pamphlet). 
Harte, Francis Bret — The Little Drummer (London). 
Harte, Francis Bret — A Sapho of Green Springs (Boston, 1891). 
Harte, Francis Bret — In the Carquinas Woods (Boston, 1884). 
Harte, Francis Bret — Gabriel Conroy (Conn., 1876) (8 in all). 
Harte, Francis Bret— Condensed Novels and Other Tales (London, 
1867). 

Harte, Francis Bret — Crusade of the Excelsior (2 vols.) (Boston, 
1887). 

Harte, Francis Bret — Mrs. Skaggs and Other Sketches (Boston, 1874). 
Harte, Francis Bret— The Luck of the Roaring Camp (Boston, 1873). 
Harte, F. B. — ^Tales of the Argonauts and other sketches (Boston 
1875). 

Hyde, J., Jr. — ^Mormonism (1857). 

Hart, F. H.— The Sazarac Lying Club, a Nevada Book (1878). 

Holton, I. F. — New Granada — 20 Mountains in the Andes (1857). 

H , 0. J.— Wreck of the Rainier (pamphlet) (1887). 

Hastings, Clara L. — Notes from My Diary (1868). 
Hardy, Lady Duffus — Through Cities and Prairie Lands (1890). 
Helpers, H. R.— The Land of Gold (18y5). 
Hinsdale, B. A.— The Old Northwest (1888). 
Haskins, C. H. — Argonauts of California (1890). 
Hamilton, W. — New Empire and Her Representative Men (1886). 
Houston, Gen. Sam — Life of (1866). 
Hittell, John S.— A Brief History of California (1875). 
Hittell, John S.— History of City of San Francisco (1878), 
Hittell, John S. — Resources of California (1879). 
Hittell, John S. — Commerce and Industries of Pacific Coast (1882). 
Hittell, John S.— Mining in the Pacific States (1861). 
Hittell, Theo. — Adventures of James Capen Adams (1860). 
Hittell, Theo.— History of California, Volumes 1 and 2 (1885). 
Headly, J. T. — The Lives of Winfield Scott and Andrew Jackaon 
(1852-61). 
How, J. W., M. D.— Winter Homes for Invalids (1875). 



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Howard, Gen. G. 0. — Chief Joseph's Pursuit and Capture (1881). 
Holbrook, S. F. — Autobiography (1857). 

Hutchings, J. M. — Scenes in California, 1860-62; Yosemite Valley and 
Big Trees. 

Hutchings, J. M. — Scenes of Wonder and Curiosity in California 
(1862). 

Hutchings, J. M. — The Miner's Ten Commandments (pamphlet) 
(San Francisco). 

Hickman, Bill — Brigham Young's Destroying Angels (1873). 

Hall, Basil — Journal in Chili, Peru and Mexico (years 1820-21-22) 
(1825). 

Harcourt, Wm. H. (Rulofson) — Dance of Death (1877). 

Hale, E. E. — Kansas and Nebraska (1854). 

Hill, S. A.— From Home to Home (1885). 

Hull, Pat— Plu-Ri-Bua-Ta-L— A Song That's by no Author (1856)* 

Huntly, Sir Henry — California's Gold and Inhabitants (London, 
1856). 

Harris, G. W. — Sut Lovingood — Yarns Sun by a Natural Born Durn'd 
Fool. 

Helms, L. V. — Pioneering in the Far West — Journey to California in 
'49 (London, 1882). 

Harvey, W. H. — Coin's Financial School (pamphlet) (1894). 

Holden, C. F. — Southern California (Los Angeles, 1888). 

Hall, C. F. — Arctic Researches and Life Among the Esquimaux 
(1865). 

Havens, F. C— Possibility of Living 200 Years (1896). 



((T M 

Imray, J. F.— North Pacific Pilot (West Coast) (London, 1870). 

Ingersol, Ernest — Knocking 'Round the Rockies (1883). 

Ingersol, Ernest — The Crest of the Continent (1885). 

Irving, Washington — Astoria (1836). 

Irving, Washington — lanthe, the Greek Slave (1867). 

Isaacs, J. — Maria, a South American Romance (1890). 

Irving, Leigh H.— Told in Whispers (1894). 



*Pat Hull was the husband of Lola Montez and the editor of Town 
Talk, which is now the San Francisco Call, practically. 



Irving, Leigh H. — ^The Struggle for Bread (1890). 
Irving, Leigh H. — The Affair of the South Sea Islands. 
Ivison, Blakeman — The New States (1889). 

"J." 

Jepson, R. — Among the Mormons (1879). 

Jackson, Helen Hunt — Ramona, a Tale of Southern California 
(1888). 
Jackson, S. — Report on Education in Alaska (1896). 
Johnson, R. B. — Very Far West Indeed (1872). 
Johnson, W. F.— Life of Sitting Bull (1891). 
Johnson, Theodore — Sights in the Gold Region (1849). 
Johnson, Theodore — California and Oregon (1865). 
Jarves, J. J. — History of the Hawaiian Islands (1847). 
Joanna — By Hudson Banks (1889). 
Jenkins, J. S. — United States War with Mexico (1859). 
James, G. W.— The Lick Observatory (1887). 
Johnson, H. M. — Edith, a Story of Chinatown (1895). 

"K." 

Kip, Rt. Rev. Bishop (Wm. I., D. D. ) —Catacombs of Rome (1853). 

Kip, Rt. Rev. Bishop — Christmas Holy Days in Rome (1849). 

Kip, Rt. Rev. Bishop — The Unnoticed Things of Scripture (1868). 

Kip, Rt. Rev. Bishop— The History of Holy Season of Lent (1859). 

Kip, Rt. Rev. Bishop— The Lenten Fast (1859). 

Kip, Rt. Rev. Bishop— Double Witness of the Church (1848). 

Kip, Lawrence, U. S. A. — Army Life in the Pacific (1859). 

Klopfer, E. — Carrie's Letters (San Francisco, 1890). » 

Knox, J. A.— The Man from the West (1892). 

Knox, T.— Boy Travelers in Mexico (1890). 

King, Thomas Starr— The White Hills (Boston, 1860). 

Kingsbury, Alice (actress — Mrs. F. M. Cooly) — Secrets Told with 
22 Pigments (1879). 

Kingsbury, Alice (actress — Mrs. F. M. Cooly) — Ho for Elf Land 
(1877). 

Kingston, W. H.— South Sea Whaler (1884). 

Kane, Paul — Wanderings of an Artist Among the Indians of North 
America (1859). 

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Kelly, Wm.— Across the Rocky Mountains to California from New 
York (1852). 

Kelly, Wm.— Stroll Through the Diggings of California (1852). 

Kelley, W. J. P.— Excursion to California (2 volumes) (1851). 

Katzebue, 0. von— New Voyage Around the World in 1823 to 1826 
(1830). 

Kino, Rev. P. E. F.— Jesuit Priest— Letters (French) (1708). 

Kinzie, Mrs. J. H.— Waw-Bun; Early Days in the Northwest (1877). 

Keale, F. R. S. and S. A.— An Account of the Pelew Islands (1788). 

King, G. E.— Vindication of the True God (pamphlet) (1895). 

Knower, D. — ^Adventures of a '49er (1894). 

Klopfer, E.— Down with Tyranny (pamphlet) (Alameda, 1892). 

Kirwin — The Happy Home (1858). 

Keyes, E. D.— Fifty Years' Observations of Men and Events (1884). 



Lick Observatory Publication — E. S. Holden, L.L.D. (1887). 

Lick Observatory Report of Total Eclipse of Sun Jan. 1, 1889 (1889). 

Lick, James — Deed of Trust to T. Selby, H. M. Newhall, W. Alvord, 
G. Howard, J. Otis and J. 0. Earle, July 16, 1874. 

Longhead, Flora Haines — The Man from Nowhere (1891). 

Longhead, Flora Haines — ^A Crown of Thorns (1891). 

Longhead, Flora Haines — Santos' Brother (1891). 

Lewis, M. — Lewis and Clark's Travels (London, 1809). 

Lehigh, J. B.— Have I Solved It? (San Francisco, 1891). 

Langford, N. P. — Vigilante Days and Ways (1890). 

Leigh ton, Caroline — Life in Puget Sound (1884). 
. Lippineott & Co. — Absaraka, Home of the Crows (1868), 

Livermore, A. A.— War with Mexico Reviewed (1850)". 

"M." 

McClintock, Capt. R. N. — The Voyage of the Fox in the Arctic Seai 
(1860). 

Morgan, Sallie — Tahoe Life in California (1881). 

Mexican War and Its Heroes (1858). 

Madame Jane Junk and Joe — ^Mary Barneman (1876). 

Munro, K.— Golden Days of '49 (1889). 

SS 



Marcy, R. B. — The Prairie Traveler (1859), Border Reminiscences 
(1872). 

Menken, Adah Isaacs — Life and Career of Celebrated Actress (She 
was the wife of J. C. Heenan, pugilist, Newell (Orpheus C. Kerr) and 
J. Barclay). 

Montgomery, H. — Life of Maj.-Gen. Zachary Taylor, twelfth President 
of United States (1860). 

Montgomery, Zach. — Poison of Anti-Parental Education (1878). 

Manuello's (a pioneer) Narrative of California 350 Years Ago 
(1888). 

Marryat, Capt. — Travels and Adventures of Mons. Violet in Califor- 
nia (1843). 

Marryat, Frank — Mountains and Molehills of California Life (1855). 

Marshall, Jas. W. (Edited by G. F. Parsons) — Life and Adventures 
and Discovery of Gold in California (Author's copy) (Sacramento, 
1870). 

Meher, Rev. J. L. ver — Checkered Life in the Old and New World 
(1877). 

Montez, Lola, Countess of Lansfeldt (wife of Pat Hull) — Lectures 
(1858). 

Montez, Lola, Countess of Lansfeldt (wife of Pat Hull) — Arts of 
Beauty (1858). 
Menefee, C. A. — ^Historical and Descriptive Sketchbook (1878), 

Massett, Stephen C. — Jeemes Pipes of Pipeville — Drifting About 
(1863). 

Miller, Joaquin — Life Among the Modocs (1873). 

Miller, Joaquin — First Families of the Sierras (1876). 

Miller, Joaquin — The Ship in the Desert (1875). 

Miller, J. F., Senator from California — Memorial Service on the Life 
of Washington (1887). 

Mansfield, E. D.— The Mexican War (1848). 

McClellan, R. G.— The Golden State (1857). 

Mahony, Mary G. — Marmaduke Denver (1887). 

McGlashan, C. F. — Tragic History of the Donner Party of the Sier- 
ras (1881). 

Muir, J. — Mountains of California. 
Moore, B. P. — Endura, or Three Generations (1885). 
Mason, R. H. — Pictures of Life in Mexico (1851). 
Meacham, A. B. — Wigwam and Warpath (1875). 
Matthews, Mrs. M. M. — Ten Years in Nevada, or Life on the Pacific 
Coast (1880). 



Meeker, N. C— Life in the West (1868). 

Murphy, R. H.— A Key to the Secret Vault (1890). 

Mormons or Latter Day Saints (1851). 

McKenzie, Lieut. A. S. — Three Years in the Pacific (1834). 



"N." 

Nash, W.— Oregon; There and Back in 1877 (1878). 
Native, A. — Almirante, Romance of Old Time California (1890). 
Norman, Lucia — ^A Youth's History of California from Its Discovery 
to Now (1867J. 

Nordhoff, C. — California, a Book for Travelers and Settlers (1873). 
Neville, Constance M. — Behind the Arras (1877). 
Nagley, Brig.-Gen. H. M.— Love Life of Gen. N. (1867). 



"O." 

Orton, Brig.-Gen. R. H. (Adjutant-General of California) — Records 
of California Men in War of Rebellion, 1861 to 1867 (1890). 

O'Meira, J. — Broderick and Gwin — Early Politics in California 
(1888). 

Owens, J. J.— Our Sunday Talks (San Jose, 1883). 

Old Block Sketchbook— Tales of California Life (1856), illustrated 
by Nahl and Cruikshank. 

Owen, J. J. — Spiritual Fragments — S. J. 



Piatt, Rev. Wm. (Rector of Grace Episcopal Church ) —After Death— 
What? (A. Roman, 1878). 

Peyrouse, M. de la — A Voyage Around the World in 1785, '86, '87, 
'88 (1801). 

Parker, Rev. S. A. M. — Journal of Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky 
Mountains, 1843-1846. 

Parkinson, R. R. — Pen Portraits of Members of Legislature, 1877-78. 

Parkman, F.. Jr. — California and Oregon Trails (1857). 

Parkman, F.. Jr. — France and England in North America (1874). 

Piexotto, Ernest— Ten Drawings, with Certain Observations by R. 
H. Fletcher (1898). 

Perry, A. W., M. D.— The San Francisco Western Lancet (1881). 

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Progiess of San Francisco— 1864-1878. 

Preston, Laura — A Boy's Trip Across the Plains (1868). 

Paige, C. L.— The White Shoshone (pamphlet) (1890). 

Powell, J. J. — The Golden State and Its Resources (1874). 

Parton, C. D. — Sun Worshipers (1877). 

Parton, C. D.— Apache Land (1878). 

Peters, D. C. — Pioneer Life and Frontier Adventures (1884). 

Pattie, J. 0.— Narrative of a Visit to California (1833). 

Paddock, Mrs. A. G.— The Fate of Madam La Tour (1881). 

Pinn, B.— Gale of the Pacific (1863). 

Potiphar Papers (1854). 

Paeoo's— The Way of Truth Is Life (1881). 

Plancy — Histoire de la California (Paris, 1851). 

Pierce, G. F., D. D.— Incidents of Western Travel (1857). 

Palmer, J. W., M. D.— The Nevp and the Old. 

Parleys, P.— The Capture of Nootka (1854). 

Pioneers — Territorial Constitution and By-Laws of Association of 
California, Ad. Nov. 10, 1874 (1874). 

Parson, a London — To San Francisco and Back (London, 1869). 

Powers, S. — Afoot and Alone; a Walk from Sea to Sea (1872). 

Powers, F. — "I Swear" — Story of California Girl in Boston (paper) 
(1891). 

Powell, J. J. — Wonders of the Sierra Nevada and Coast Eange 
(1881). 

Powell, J. J. — Golden State and Its Resources (1874). 

Powell, J. J.— Nevada, Land of Silver (1876). 



"Q.» 

Quitman, Maj. J. A., U. S. A. — Life and Mexican War Correspond- 
ence (1860). 



"R." 

Robertson, W. and W. F. — Our American Tour — The Atlantic to the 
Golden Gate (1871). 

Roberts, E.— With the Invador (1885). 
Roberts, E. — Santa Barbara and Around There (1887). 
Robinson, A. — American Life in California (1846). 
Robinson, Tayette — California and Its Gold Regions (1849). 

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Reeder, A. P.— Around the Golden Deep (1888). 

Ripley, Gen. R. S. — War with Mexico. 

Rae, W. F.— Westward by Rail (1875). 

Ross, Alex. — Fur Hunters of the Far West (1855). 

Riley, H. H.— Pudleford Papers, or Humors of the West (1857). 

Rosenberg, G. E.— Buckskin Mose (1890). 

Ruxton, G. F.— Life in the Far West (1855). 

Ruxton, G. F. — Mexico and the Rocky Mountains (1849). 

Rusling, Gen. J.— The Great West and Pacific Coast (1866-67). 

Rupert, A. E. D. de — California and the Mormons (1881). 

Rearden, T. H. — Petrarch and Other Essays (1893). 

Roman, A. — Fruits of Leisure (San Francisco, 1860). 

Rattan. V. — A Popular California Flora (1882). 



Stoddard, C. A.— Beyond the Rockies (1894). 
Sawtelle, Mary, M. D.— Heroine of '49 (1891). 
Sawtell, Rev. H. A.— Things to Think Of (1873). 
Swasey, W. F. — Early Days and Men of California (1891). 
Samson — iSam Johnson (1878). 
Shaw, P. — Rambles in California. 
Shirley, P.— On the Verge (1879). 

Scott, Rev. Wm. A— Christ of the Apostles' Creed (1867). 
Scott, Rev. Wm. A. — Daniel — a Model for Young Men (1854). 
Scott, Rev. Wm. A.— Achan in El Dorado (1855). 
Scott, Rev. Wm. A. — Trade and Letters (1856). 
Scott, Rev. Wm. A. — Giant Judge, Story of Sampson (1859). 
Scott, Rev. Wm. A. — Pentateuch — Reply to Bishop Colenso (1863). 
Scott, Rev. Wm. A. — Esther, the Hebrew Queen (1859). 
Scott, Rev. Wm. A. — Centurions of the Gospel (1868). 
Scott, Gen. Winfield — Autobiography (Volumes 1 and 2) (1864). 
Shea, J. J. — History of Catholic Missions Among the Indians of 
United States (1854). 

Steele, Jas. — Old California Days (pamphlet) (Chicago, 1892). 
Steele, Jas. — West of the Missouri (pamphlet) (1887). 
Shuck, Oscar — Bench and Bar in California (1888-89). 
Shuck, Oscar — California Scrapbook (1869). 
Shuck, Oscar — Representative Men of the Pacific (1870). 

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Shuck, Oscar — California Anthology (1880). 
Shuck, Oscar— Eloquence of the Far West (1899). 
Smith, S. C, M. D.— Chili Con Carne, or Camp and Field (1857). 
Smith, Joseph — Doctrine and Covenants of Latter Day Saints (1852). 
Smith, Lucy— The Prophet Joseph Smith (1853). 
Stewart, M. A.— Rosita— California Tale (1882). 
Stewart, C. S.— South Seas (2 \^olumes) (1833). 
Seyd, Ernest — California and Its Resources (1858). 
Sullivan, G. W.— Early Days in California (1888). 
Sullivan, Rev. F. J., S. of J. — Pious Practices in Honor of St. Igna- 
tius (1883). 

Stockton, R. — Life of Commodore Stockton (1856). 

Swan, J. G.— Northwest Coast (1857). 

Saxton, Isabelle — Five Years Within the Golden Gate (1868). 

Stenhouse, Mrs. T. B. — An English Woman in Utah for More Than 
20 Years, Wife of a Mormon Missionary (1882). 

Stenhouse, Mrs. T. B. — Rocky Mountain Saints (1873). 

Spooner, W. W. — The Backwoodsman, Tales of the Border (1883). 

Sargeant, E. — Arctic Adventures by Sea and Land (1860). 

Simpson, Sir G. — Journey 'Round the World During 1841-42 — Gov- 
ernor in Chief of Hudson Bay Company (1847). 

Stow, Mrs. J. W.— Probate Chaff (1879); Confiscation (1879). 

Stillman, J. D. B., M. D.— Seeking the Golden Fleece (1877). 

Swift, Senator John G. — Biography of Robert Greathouse (1878). 

Swift, Senator John G. — Going to Jericho (1878). 

Sartorious, C. — Mexico and the Mexicans (1859). 

Smet, Father P. J. de — Oregon Missions (1847). 

Salam-Salm, Princess Felix— Ten Years of My Life (1877). 

Shields, G. 0.— Rustling in the Rockies (1883). 

Shields, G. 0. — Cruising in the Cascades (1889). 

Shields, G. O.— Battle of Big Hole — Coquina (1889). 

Stratton, R. B. — Captivity of the Oatman Girls (among Indians) 
(1851). 

(Mc) Sherry, R.— El Puchero (1850). 

Sumner, C. A.— Golden Gate Sketches (1884). 

Spurr, G. G.— Land of Gold (1881). 

Swett, J. — Questions of Written Examinations (1872). 

Sweet, John — Question of School Elocution (1884). 



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Stevenson (s) — Regiment in California (1847-48). 
Stevenson, R. L. — Silverado Squatters (1888). 
Schoonover, T. J.— Life of John A. Sutter (1895). 
Shellhouse, E. J., M. D.— The New Republic (1883), 



tip t: 



Townsend, E.— "Chimmy Fadden" (paper) (1895). 

Townsend, G. A. — Tales of the Chesapeake (1880). 

Turrill, C. B.— California Notes (1876). 

Tiffany and McDonald — Pocket Exchange Guide of San Francisco 
(1875). 

Taylor, Ben. F.— Between the Gates (1880). 

Taylor, Bayard — At Home and Abroad (1884). 

Taylor, Bayard— El Dorado (2 volumes) (1850). 

Taylor, Bayard— Colorado (1867). 

Taylor, Rev. Wm. — Ten Years of Self-Supporting Missions in India 
(1882). 

Taylor, Rev. Wm.— California Life, Illustrated (1853). 

Taylor, Rev. Wm. — Seven Years' Street Preaching in San Francisco 
(1857). 

(Rev. Wm. Taylor died May, 1902, aged 81 years.) 

Tyler, C. M.— Island World of the Pacific Ocean (1885). 

Truman, Maj. B. C— Field of Honor (1884). 

Truman, Maj. B. C— Occidental Sketches (1881). 

Truman, Maj. B. C. — Semi-Tropical California. 

Thomes, W. H.— On Land and Sea (1884). 

Thomes, W. H.— Lewey and I (1884). 

Twain, Mark (S. Clemens)— The Gilded Age (1874). 

Twain, Mark (S. Clemens) — Celebrated Jumping Frog (1868). 

Town Talk Daily (Pat Hull) (1856). 

Thayer, Emma H.— Wild Flowers of Pacific Coast (1887). 

Toland, Mrs. M. B. M.— Onti Ora (1881). 

Traveler, A. C. — Teachings of the Ages (1874). 

Thornton, J. Q. — Oregon and California (2 volumes) (1849). 

Tuthill, F.— History of California (1866). 

Todd, Rev. J.— Sunset Land of Great Pacific Slope (1870). 

Turell, C. B.— California Notes (1876). 

Todd, Rev. J.— California and Its Wonders (1880). 

Temperance Song Book (1867). - 



"U." 

Upham, S. C— Scenes in El Dorado in 1848-49-50 (1878). 

Upham, C. W. — Fremont's Life, Explorations and Public Services 
(1852). 



Vlagoy, A. — Hornibus de Originibus (1652). 
Victor, Mrs. F. F.— The New Penelope (1877). 
Verne, S.— Fidelite (1877). 

Vigilance Committee of 1856 — Pioneer California Journalist (1890). 
Van Voorhies, W. — Oration Before State of California Pioneers (San 
Francisco, 1853). 

Vischer — Sketches of Washoe (1862). 

"W." 

Wheeler, Dan — Visit to the Pacific Isles — Memoir of D. Wheeler 
(1859). 

Williams, James — Life of a Fugitive Slave (1874). 

Williams, Rev. A. — Pioneer Pastorate and Times (1879). 

Wentworth, May— Fairy Tales from Gold Land (1868). 

Wentvvorth, May — The Golden Dawn and Other Stories. 

Wiggin, Kate D. — A Summer in a Canyon (1890). 

Winthrop, T.— The Canoe and Saddle (1863). 

Wallace, Prof. A. R.— If a Man Dies, Will He Live Again? (San 
Francisco, 1888). 

Wallace, Jos. — Sketches of the Life and Public Services of Senator 
(Oregon) Edward D. Baker, killed at Battle of Balls Bluff, near Lees- 
burg, Va., Oct. 21st, 1862 (1870). 

Wisser, J.— The Gospel of Reason (1883). 

Watson, Mary — People I Have Met (1890). 

Wright, Wm. (Dan de Quille)— The Big Bonanza (1876). 

Wilmot, Lieut. S. E.— Our Journal in the Pacific (1873). 

Wood, S.— Over the Range to the Golden Gate (1889). 

Wagstaff, A. E.— Life of David S. Terry (Judge) (1892). 

Walker, D. H. — Pioneers of Prosperity (San Francisco, 1895). 

Wallace, Susan E.— The Land of the Pueblos (1888). 

Weed, J.— A View of California as It Is (1874). 

Wildman, Rounseville — The Panglina Meda (pamphlet) (1894). 

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Wadjsworth, Rev. Chas., of Calvary Church — Sermons (1869). 

Walker, J. B.— Pioneer Life in the West (1881). 

Willard, Emma — Last Leaves of American History (1849). 

Whitmore, J. B. — Register of the Society of California Volunteeers 
(1887). 

Wilson, R. A. — Mexico, Its Peasants and Its Priests (1856). 

Waugh, Lorenzo — Autobiography of (1884). 

Woltor, R. — ^History of the Capture of California and Oregon by the 
Chinese (1899). 

Warren, T. R. — Dust and Foam of Three Oceans and Two Continents 
(1859). 

Webber, C. W.— Old Hicks, the Guide (1844). 

Wise, Lieutenant, U. S. A. — Los Gringos (1857). 

Woods, D. B.— Sixteen Months in the Gold Diggings (1852). 

Woods, Rev. J. — California Recollections of a Pioneer Minister 
(1878). 

Wait, Mrs. C. V. — Adventures in the Far West and Life Among the 
Mormons (1882). 



Young, Eliza A. — Wife No. 19 — Expose of Mormonism. 

Young, P., M. D. — History of Mexico and Her Civil Wars (1848). 

Young, G. A.— Whatever Is, Was (1887). 

Yelverton, Therese (Viscountess Avonmore) — Zante, a Tale of the Yo- 
semite (1872). 

Yoakum, H. — History of Texas, from Its Settlement in 1685, to Its 
Annexation to the United States in 1846 (1856). 

York, J. L., of San Jose — Free Thought Lectures (1884). 



MAGAZINES. 

The Pioneer, from January, 1854, to January, 1856 (complete). 
Hutchings', from July, 1856, to June, 1861 (complete). 
Mountaineer, August, 1861, to July, 1863. 
Hesperian, March, 1859, to April, 1863. 

Californian, January, 1880, to January, 1883 (2 copies, 1 bound, 1 
unbound) . 
Californian (111.), McDonald, October, 1891, to January, 1894. 

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Gazley's Pacific Monthly, volume 1, 1865. 

Latter Day Saints, volume 10, January, 1848, to December, 1849. 

Millennial Star, volume 11, January, 1850, to December, 1851. 

California Mail Bag, from June, 1871, to February, 1878, in 12 vol- 
umes (complete). 

Overland Monthly, from July, 1868, to December, 1875, 15 volumes 
(complete). 

Second, series Overland Monthly, from January, 1883, to December, 
1896, 29 volumes (complete). 



POETRY. 

Bailey, E. — Hawaii ^lei. 

Bausman, W.— The Protege (1851-1859). 

Booth, Sam — Local Lyrics (1872). 

Baldy, Lizzie — Calfornia Pioneer and Other Poems (1879). 

Beranger, P. J. de — Dernierer Chausons (Last Songs) (1834 to 1851), 

Black, Anita Ciprico — Sketches in Prose and Verse (1879). 

Bancroft— The Tragedy of Errors (1891). 

Bourne, Esther M.— The Snow Storm (1857). 

Butler, Jessie H.— Home (1875). 

Corlett, Theresa — Birthday Ode to Queen Victoria (1877). 

Clarke, Mrs. S. M.— An Original Poem (1868). 

Carmichael — Poems (1866). 

O'Connell, Dan— Lyrics (1881). 

"C"— Madrona (1866). 

Cothran, E. C— Smiles and Tears (1882). 
Camp, G.— Shadows ( 1885 ) . 

Crawford, Capt. Jack, U. S. A.— Poems (1886). 

Camvet, P.— Poesies (1867). 

Cheney, John Vance — Minette, a Redwood Idyl (1894). 

Collins, C. IL— The New Year Comes, My Lady (1895). 

Cartwright, H. A. — A Bundle of Saints and Sinners (1879). 

Furlong, Mrs. N. — Cozeza and Other Poems. 

Dammark, A. — Voyage with Death (1878). 

Dobson, E. L— Poems (1874). 

Davis, Captain — California Ballad. 

Swett, John— Poem (1855). 

Thomas, F. H. — Eve of the Nation (1877). 

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Freneau, P.— Poems (1861). 
Field, Mary H.— Arboreal Song (S. J., 1878). 
King, P. M.— Verses (1890). 
Gage, Hannah — Land of the Sunset Sea (1884). 
Hart, Mrs.— Harry (1877). 

Harte, F .Bret— Last Gallion and Other Tales (1867). 
Harte, F. Bret— Poems (1871). 
Harte, F. Bret— East and West Poems (1871). 
Harte, F. Bret — Echoes of the Foothills (io.o). 
Heath, T.— Ellen Seymour (1868). 
Hills, Delia— Whisperings of Time (1878). 
"H." W.— Legend of Warm Springs (1870). 
Krause, W. E. F.— Four Poems (1868). 

Hopkins, Mrs. E. A. W.— Little Shells from Many Shores (1872). 
Kyle — Forest Leaves and Other Poems (1894). 
Linen, James — Song of the Seasons (1857). 
Linen, James — Poetry and Prose (1865). 
Linen, James — The Golden Gate (1869). 
Logan, Mrs. F. A. — Miscellaneous Poems. 
Lockington, W. N. — Day Dreams (1880). 
Lask's Magazine of Poetry and Prose (1896). 
La Roche — Fables (author's copy) (1869). 
Mexican and South American Poems (1892). 
Morrison, Anna M. — Earlier Poems. 
Miller, Joaquin — Songs of the Sunland (1873). 
Miller, Joaquin— The Danites (1878). 
Miller, Joaquin — Baroness of New York (1871). 
Miller, Joaquin — Songs of the Sierra (1871). 
Miller, Joaquin — Ship of the Desert (1875). 
M., H. J. — California Visions and Realities (1855). 
Maxwell, H.— Idyls of the Golden SKore (1889). 
Mawes, Madge — Debris (1881). 
Myers, G. H.— Lamara (1878). 
Maloney, Mary F. — Legend of Nonenworth (1876). 
McDonald, M. — Guatemozin (1878). 

McKinley, Rose F. — "Psyche" to the Nineteenth Century. 
McDermott, H. F. — Poems, Dedicated to the Free Lunchers and Nod- 
dle-Headed Scribblers (1857). 

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Outcroppings, California verse (A. Roman, 1866). 

Patten, Col. G. W.— Voices of the Border (1867). 

Pollock, Edward — Poems (He wrote "There's Something in the Pass- 
ing Hour") (1876). 

Postan, C. D. — Apache Land. 

Parbart, G. R.— Ansemo (1865). 

Pelton, J. C. — Sunbeams and Shadows (1895.) 

Pelton, J. C. — Holiday Rhymes (Author's copy). 

Phelps, C. H.— California Verses (1882). 

Page, Aime — At the Gates of Light (1893). 

Robinson, A. — California Historical Poem (1889). 

Quillan, H. (Col. E. J. C. Kewen ) — Idealina (1853). 

Richmond, H. H. — Montezuma (1885). 

Rennell, Jennie — "Chips" — Lectures in Rhyme (1889). 

Ricks, Mrs. J. W.— Cuttings (1877). 

Rodgers, J. H. — California Hundred (1865). 

Ridge, John — Poems (1868). 

Richmond, Mrs. E. Y. — Poems of the Western Land (1878). 

Sasso, L.— A New Poet (1888). 

Ross, J. D. — Cluster of Poets, Scottish and American (1879). 

Schofield, C— Sketchbook (1886). 

Steel, J. D.— Poems (1885.) 

Sill, E. R.— The Hermitage (1877). 

Skidmore, Harriet — Beside the Western Sea (1877). 

Sybyl— The Wiandering Jew (1881). 

Smith, S. W.— Gems from the Tailings (1875). 

Stuart, Hector (Caliban)— Nat Zoan (1876). 

Stuart, Hector— Vesper Bell (1869). 

Stuart, Hector — Ben Nebo. 

Sumner, C. A. and S. B.— Poems (1877). 

Shearer, F. McD.— Legend of Aulus (1895). 

Stoddard, C. W.— Poems (1867). 

Saint Abe and His Seven Wives— Tale of Salt Lake City (1872). 

Sade, H. — Legend of a Kiss. 

Thorndyke, Mrs. E. P. — Astrea, or Goddess of Justice (1881). 

Townsend, G. A.— Poems (1870). 

Townsend, G. A.— The Way of Truth Is Life (1881). 

Toland, Mrs. M. B. M.— The Inoa Princess (1886). 

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Valdo, v.— Poems from the Pacific (1888). 

York, Dr. Y. L.— Poems of Free Thought (1876). 

Walcott, Josie — World of Songs (1878). 

White, K. E.— The Cross of Monterey ( 1882 ) . 

Wise, Lilian— The Bucket ( 1887 ) . 

Wilbur, Jennie A. — Songs of the West (1866). 

Weare, W. K.— Songs of the Western Shore (1879). 

Wright, S. F.— Adventures in California and Nicaragua. 

Wilcox, Ella W.— Poems of Passion (1885). 

Wentworth, May— Poetry of the Pacific (1867). 

W., H.— Legend of the Warm Springs (1870). 

Woods, C. L.— Kaw-Waw-Aeta (1873). 

Welker, Adair — A Voyage with Death and Other Poems. 

A SHORT LIST OF BOOKS OP REFEKENCE, 

Bancroft, H. H. — History of California. 
Blackmar, F. W. — Spanish Institutions of Northwest. 
Davidson, G. — Early Voyages of Discovery on the Northwest Coast of 
America. 

Fremont, J. C— The Story of My Life. 

Frost, J. — History of California. 

Harte, Bret — Poems. 

Hittell, J. S. — History of San Francisco. 

Hittell, Theo. H. — History of California (2 volumes). 

Lummis, C. F. — Spanish Pioneers. 

McGlashan, C. F. — History of the Donner Party. 

Miller, Joaquin — Unwritten History, 

Palou, F. — Life of Junipero Serra. 

Thomas, P. J. — Historical Outlines — Founding the Missions. 

Towle— G. M.— Drake. 

Towle, G. M. — Magellan. 

Tuthill, F.— History of California. 

Venegas, M. — Natural and Civil History of California. 

RECENT WORKS ON CALIFORNIA. 

Famous Missions of California — Prof. Hudson. 
Idylls of Eldorado — Keeler. 
Among the Redwoods — L. H. Shuey. 



In the Footprints of the Padres— C. N. Stoddard. 
California and Ox Trail — Parkman. 
California Conspiracy — P. M. Sullivan. 
California Idylls— E. McGaffney. 
California Violets — G. Hibbard. 
California Mineralogy — Blaisdel. 
Life in California — A. Robinson. 
Missions of California — E. L. Smith, 
California Poppy — C, E. Smith. 

(For information regarding any of these publications, write to any 
leading publisher in San Francisco.) 




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POEMS ON CALIFORNIA. 



CALIFORNIA. 



Queen of the coast, she sits here emerald-crowned, 

Waiting her ships that sail in from the sea, 

Fairest of all the Western world to me. 

Is this young goddess whom the years have found. 

Ocean and land with riches rare and sweet. 

Loyally lay their treasures at her feet, 

In her brave arms she holds with proud content 

The varied plenty of a continent, 

In her fair face, and in her dreaming eyes, 

Shines the bright promise of her destinies 

Winds kiss her cheek and fret the restless tides. 

She in their truth with faith divine confides. 

Watching the course of empire's brilliant fate. 

She looks serenely through the Golden Gate. 

— ^Anna Morrison Reed- 



Sown is the golden grain, planted the vines. 
Fall swift, O loving rain ; lift prayers, O pines, 
O green land, O gold land ; fair land by the sea, 
The trust of thy children reposes in thee. 

Lillian H. Shuey. 



CALIFORNIA. 
Tune "Beulah Land'' 



Lord, bless our land; 'tis rich and fair 
With summer sun and balmy air. 
And flowers that fresh with morning dew. 
Look up to skies of deepest blue. 



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Chorus. 

This golden land, this summer land. 
By fair Pacific's breezes fanned, 
From Shasta's snow to desert sand, 
From eastern slope to western strand, 
This land beside the shining sea, 
We owe it all, great God, to Thee. 
Its mountains stand with hearts of gold. 
And like huge watchers grey and old. 
They guard the fertile valleys sweet. 
That lie in beauty at their feet. — Chorus. 

'Tis rich in flocks upon the hills, 
In waving grain, in golden rills, 
'Tis rich in corn and fruit and wine, 
It is to us, Thy gift divine. — Chorus. 



California, golden-sandaled, decked in robes of living green. 
Flashing gems are in her girdle, California is a queen. 
Throned upon her hills of beauty, flowers and fields before her strewn. 
Waves her hand in wide dominion, isles and oceans are her own. 



THE CUP OF GOLD. 



Across the valley-land and hill. 

The south wind blows, and drones the bee. 

Until his drowsy minstrelsy. 

In fragrant chalices grows still; 

Amid a sea with orange flushed, 

Like undulating waves of gold, 

A million yellow buds unfold; 

And like the bee, my song is hushed. 

A golden noon, a golden land. 

And gathered in a golden hour. 

The treasure of this matchless flower, 

Until at last, I silent stand. 

Soul-satisfied, and drinking up 

The incense from each tawny cup. 

— ^Anna M. Reed. 



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Her poppies fling a Hbali^ of gold, 

O'er California's hills, 
Fit emblem of the wealth untold, 
That hill and vale and plain enfold, 

Her fame the whole world fills. 



-Eliza D. Keith. 



For other poems and articles upon our floral emblem, see 
Golden Poppy," published by Chas. E. Smith, of Stanford. 



'The 



MY NATIVE LAND. 

Tune, "Maryland, my Maryland." 

America, home of the free, Native land, my native land. 
Again I raise my voice for thee, Native land, my native land. 
To sing thy praise in lofty song, can only to thy sons belong, 
We shout for thee in chorus strong, Native land, my native land. 

Of thee full many a tale is told, Native land, my native land. 
How freemen fought in days of old. Native land, my native land, 
Thy sons are noble, true and strong, to guard the right against the 

wrong. 
And bear the starry flag along. Native land, my native land. 

No despot's foot shall tread thy shore, Native land, my native land, 
Thou shalt be free for ever more. Native land, my native land; 
For thee thy sons would freely die, to keep thy starry flag on high, 
The emblem of our liberty. Native land, my native land. 




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